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Compare GDX vs. DFGH
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 Global Core Equity Trust Aud Hedged - Active ETF (DFGH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | DFGH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 252 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,255.00 | $3,007.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,232.09 | $36,721.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | DFGH | |
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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. | DFGH.AX was created on 2008-12-09 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 associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia), with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio. |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.79 %) Newmont Corp (8.49 %) Barrick Mining Corp (6.33 %) | NVIDIA Corp (4.33 %) Apple Inc (3.77 %) Microsoft Corp (2.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Information Technology (62.57 %) Communication Services (13.21 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | United States (72.57 %) Japan (6.46 %) Canada (3.58 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.361 % |
Key Summary
GDX | DFGH | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Dimensional |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.361 % |
Price | $166.28 | $42.65 |
Size | $1.859 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 537.09 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 0.01 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 12/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | DFGH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 252 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,255.00 | $3,007.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,232.09 | $36,721.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | DFGH | |
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GDX | DFGH |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |