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Compare GDX vs. BBAB

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

VanEck Gold Miners ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Geared Short Aus Gov Bond Complex ETF (BBAB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GDX

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

258

1

Median incremental investment

$1,326.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,756.50

$1,015.41

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

GDX

BBAB

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.

N/A

Top 3 holdings

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.85 %)

Newmont Corp (8.43 %)

Barrick Mining Corp (6.25 %)

AUST 10Y BOND FUT MAR26 (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (76.97 %)

Other (23.03 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (54.95 %)

United States (15.85 %)

South Africa (11.24 %)

Management fee

0.53 %

0 %

Key Summary

GDX

BBAB

Issuer

VanEck

Tracking index

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.53 %

0 %

Price

$149.00

$20.16

Size

$1.801 billion

N/A

10Y return

447.79 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.44 %

2.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/06/2015

05/12/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

GDX

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

258

1

Median incremental investment

$1,326.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,756.50

$1,015.41

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

GDX

BBAB

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower price growth

GDX

BBAB

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield