Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. HJPN
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 Japan Currency Hedged ETF (HJPN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | HJPN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 55 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $986.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,405.42 | $1,560.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | HJPN | |
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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. | HJPN.AX was created on 2016-05-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the BetaShares Japan ETF - Currency Hedged is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the S&P Japan Exporters Hedged AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.45 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.33 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.81 %) | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP (8.09 %) MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP (4.52 %) SONY GROUP CORP (3.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.59 %) Other (12.41 %) | Other (64.84 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.89 %) Industrials (7.67 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | Japan (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.56 % |
Key Summary
GDX | HJPN | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P Japan Exporters AUD Hedged Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.56 % |
Price | $55.94 | $20.01 |
Size | $545.107 million | $143.333 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 5.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 12/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | HJPN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 55 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $986.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,405.42 | $1,560.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | HJPN | |
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GDX | HJPN |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |