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Compare GDX vs. AUST
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 Betashares Managed Risk Australian Shares Complex ETF (AUST). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | AUST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 282 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,139.51 | $506.85 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,331.21 | $1,980.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Key Summary
GDX | AUST | |
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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. | AUST.AX was created on 2015-11-09 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 27.57m in AUM and 200 holdings. The investment objective of the Fund is: to provide exposure to a broadly diversified portfolio of Australian shares, generally consisting of approximately 200 of the largest equity securities on the ASX, weighted by their market capitalisation, and to reduce the volatility of the Funds equity investment returns and cushion downside risk |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (11.35 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.19 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.71 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (10.93 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.74 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Financials (32.75 %) Materials (18.08 %) Health Care (8.38 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | Australia (95.40 %) United States (3.05 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.49 % |
Key Summary
GDX | AUST | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.49 % |
Price | $137.17 | $17.68 |
Size | $1.516 billion | $27.414 million |
10Y return | 300.50 % | 16.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 3.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 10/11/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | AUST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 282 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,139.51 | $506.85 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,331.21 | $1,980.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | AUST | |
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GDX | AUST |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |