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Compare GDX vs. DRGN

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

VanEck Gold Miners ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Global X China Tech ETF

ASX

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 Global X China Tech ETF (DRGN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GDX

DRGN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

200

139

Median incremental investment

$1,189.94

$1,271.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,465.41

$2,056.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

GDX

DRGN

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.

DRGN.AX was created on 2025-05-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The ETF currently has 72.23m in AUM and 21 holdings. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Global X China Tech 20 Index (the Index).

Top 3 holdings

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.31 %)

Newmont Corp (8.88 %)

Barrick Mining Corp (7.29 %)

Hygon Information Technology Co Ltd Class A (8.83 %)

Zhongji Innolight Co Ltd Class A (8.79 %)

Eoptolink Technology Inc Ltd Class A (8.43 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (76.97 %)

Other (23.03 %)

Information Technology (49.65 %)

Consumer Discretionary (17.81 %)

Financials (11.33 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (52.17 %)

United States (17.26 %)

Australia (11.76 %)

Management fee

0.53 %

0 %

Key Summary

GDX

DRGN

Issuer

VanEck

Global X

Tracking index

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

Global X China Tech 20 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.53 %

0 %

Price

$151.70

$12.82

Size

$1.710 billion

$75.512 million

10Y return

722.22 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.44 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/06/2015

07/05/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

GDX

DRGN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

200

139

Median incremental investment

$1,189.94

$1,271.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,465.41

$2,056.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

GDX

DRGN

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

GDX

DRGN

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower 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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield