Back
Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. GLIN
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 iShares FTSE Gbl Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF (GLIN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 282 | 91 |
Median incremental investment | $1,087.00 | $1,457.11 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,493.62 | $2,841.02 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GLIN.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of global developed market infrastructure securities. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.58 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (8.82 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.41 %) | Transurban Group (5.07 %) Aena SME SA (4.96 %) NextEra Energy Inc (4.71 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Other (81.42 %) Energy (14.19 %) Utilities (10.58 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | United States (58.78 %) Canada (10.71 %) Australia (6.05 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
GDX | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - USD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $88.00 | $31.02 |
Size | $1.105 billion | $1.744 billion |
10Y return | 122.56 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.00 % | 2.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 06/06/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 282 | 91 |
Median incremental investment | $1,087.00 | $1,457.11 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,493.62 | $2,841.02 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
|
|
Cons |
|
|
GDX | GLIN |
|---|---|
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 |