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Compare GDX vs. HQLT
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 Global Quality Leaders Currency Hedged ETF (HQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | HQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $1,124.67 | $903.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,644.80 | $3,344.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | HQLT | |
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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. | HQLT.AX was created on 2020-06-05 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index AUD Hedged (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.06 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.94 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.83 %) | ADOBE INC (2.38 %) ACCENTURE PLC (2.22 %) INTUIT INC (2.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.04 %) Other (12.96 %) | Other (33.29 %) Information Technology (28.66 %) Industrials (9.15 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.48 %) Ireland (2.22 %) Bermuda (0.82 %) | |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.38 % |
Key Summary
GDX | HQLT | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.38 % |
Price | $60.80 | $30.40 |
Size | $653.116 million | $82.782 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 1.97 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 09/06/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | HQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $1,124.67 | $903.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,644.80 | $3,344.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | HQLT | |
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GDX | HQLT |
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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 |