Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. FOOD
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 Glb Agriculture Comp Currency Hdgd ETF (FOOD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | FOOD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 42 |
Median incremental investment | $1,125.61 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,927.44 | $949.13 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | FOOD | |
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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. | FOOD.AX was created on 2016-08-02 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Investment objective of the Betashares Global Agriculture Companies ETF - Currency Hedged is to provide an investment returns that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Global ex - Australia company hedged AUD Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.18 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.77 %) Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (7.17 %) | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.94 %) Other (12.06 %) | Other (84.21 %) Communication Services (33.94 %) Consumer Staples (5.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (50.10 %) Japan (17.48 %) Canada (8.23 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.47 % |
Key Summary
GDX | FOOD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Agriculture Companies Hedged AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.47 % |
Price | $68.07 | $6.37 |
Size | $648.786 million | $62.498 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 2.21 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 04/08/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | FOOD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 42 |
Median incremental investment | $1,125.61 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,927.44 | $949.13 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | FOOD | |
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GDX | FOOD |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |