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Compare GDX vs. DACE
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 Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Active ETF (DACE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | DACE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 281 | 20 |
Median incremental investment | $1,126.31 | $2,296.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,311.83 | $10,404.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | DACE | |
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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. | DACE.AX was created on 2006-07-03 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities listed in Australia with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (11.35 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.19 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.71 %) | BHP Group Ltd (9.38 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (4.42 %) Westpac Banking Corp (3.35 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Financials (40.36 %) Materials (26.23 %) Consumer Discretionary (7.34 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | Australia (99.58 %) United States (0.39 %) New Zealand (0.02 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.28 % |
Key Summary
GDX | DACE | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Dimensional |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.28 % |
Price | $131.00 | $18.34 |
Size | $1.516 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 282.48 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 2.64 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 12/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | DACE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 281 | 20 |
Median incremental investment | $1,126.31 | $2,296.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,311.83 | $10,404.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | DACE | |
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GDX | DACE |
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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 |