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Compare GDX vs. EXUS
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 Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | EXUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 254 | 133 |
Median incremental investment | $1,315.73 | $2,208.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,150.96 | $3,020.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | EXUS | |
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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. | EXUS.AX was created on 2025-11-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.79 %) Newmont Corp (8.49 %) Barrick Mining Corp (6.33 %) | ASML HOLDING NV (2.28 %) ROCHE HOLDING AG (1.39 %) NOVARTIS AG (1.32 %) |
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 | EXUS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0 % |
Price | $155.92 | $35.31 |
Size | $1.859 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 476.63 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 0.10 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 09/11/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | EXUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 254 | 133 |
Median incremental investment | $1,315.73 | $2,208.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,150.96 | $3,020.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | EXUS | |
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GDX | EXUS |
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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 |