Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. ASAO
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and the Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 62 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,111.40 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
GDX | ASAO | |
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Strategy | 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. | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.13 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.38 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.54 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.10 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.33 %) Samsung Electncs Co (3.61 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (88.02 %) Other (11.98 %) | Information Technology (30.94 %) Financials (18.65 %) Communication Services (18.27 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | China (30.35 %) India (23.09 %) Taiwan (21.16 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 1.18 % |
Key Summary
GDX | ASAO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | abrdn |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | MSCI AC Asia ex JP |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 1.18 % |
Price | $66.20 | $1.185 |
Size | $588.682 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 0.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 18/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 62 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,111.40 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
GDX | ASAO | |
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GDX | ASAO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |