Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. IGB
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 Global Gold Miners (GDX) and the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | IGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 65 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,560.22 | $2,272.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | IGB | |
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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. | IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.21 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.21 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.76 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
GDX | IGB | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $59.67 | $98.59 |
Size | $573.211 million | $366.621 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | IGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 65 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,560.22 | $2,272.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | IGB | |
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GDX | IGB |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |