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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 VanEck Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (HLTH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | HLTH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 198 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $1,243.50 | $547.55 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,645.36 | $1,762.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | HLTH | |
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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. | HLTH.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.28 %) Newmont Corp (8.95 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.32 %) | Globus Medical Inc Class A (2.88 %) Illumina Inc (2.82 %) Eli Lilly and Co (2.64 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (9.10 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (68.78 %) Japan (13.50 %) Denmark (7.34 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
GDX | HLTH | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | MarketGrader Developed Markets ex-Australia Health Care Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $145.27 | $12.41 |
Size | $1.589 billion | $54.960 million |
10Y return | 664.98 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.24 % | 0.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 09/09/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | HLTH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 198 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $1,243.50 | $547.55 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,645.36 | $1,762.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | HLTH | |
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GDX | HLTH |
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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 |