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Compare GDX vs. GGBL
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 Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 313 | 136 |
Median incremental investment | $1,062.50 | $1,508.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,190.40 | $5,406.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | GGBL | |
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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. | GGBL.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide geared exposure to the returns of a portfolio comprising the worlds largest developed market companies (ex Australia), based on free float-adjusted market capitalisation. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (11.16 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.08 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.81 %) | BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF (148.27 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-48.27 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
GDX | GGBL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0 % |
Price | $109.52 | $28.16 |
Size | $1.449 billion | $103.578 million |
10Y return | 258.26 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.00 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 29/09/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 313 | 136 |
Median incremental investment | $1,062.50 | $1,508.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,190.40 | $5,406.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | GGBL | |
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GDX | GGBL |
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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 |