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Compare FSML vs. GDX

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are FSML and GDX. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

FSML

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

64

Median incremental investment

$603.50

$1,123.73

Median investment frequency

Weekly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,194.05

$2,405.42

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

FSML

GDX

Strategy

FSML.AX was created on 2024-11-18 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term

GDX.AX was created on 2015-06-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. To achieve this investment objective, GDX.AX employs a passive management strategy of investing in the NYSE-listed GDX.AX issued and operated by VanEck in the United States.

Top 3 holdings

Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

Newmont Corp (12.45 %)

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.33 %)

Barrick Gold Corp (7.81 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (87.59 %)

Other (12.41 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (52.17 %)

United States (17.26 %)

Australia (11.76 %)

Management fee

0 %

0.53 %


Key Summary

FSML

GDX

Issuer

Firetraill

VanEck

Tracking index

S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.53 %

Price

$1.67

$55.94

Size

N/A

$545.107 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

1.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

17/11/2024

26/06/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

FSML

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

64

Median incremental investment

$603.50

$1,123.73

Median investment frequency

Weekly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,194.05

$2,405.42

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

FSML

GDX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

FSML

GDX

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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