Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. IGRO
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 High Growth Esg ETF (IGRO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | IGRO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $676.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,405.42 | $5,636.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | IGRO | |
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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. | IGRO.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.45 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.33 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.81 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (41.73 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (34.56 %) iShares Core MSCI Wld ex Aus ESG AUHDETF (14.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.59 %) Other (12.41 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (47.22 %) Australia (36.23 %) Japan (3.92 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
GDX | IGRO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | 34% MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - 43% MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index - 13% MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index AUD Hedged - 10% Other Benchmark - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $55.94 | $33.75 |
Size | $545.107 million | $11.991 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 1.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | IGRO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $676.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,405.42 | $5,636.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | IGRO | |
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GDX | IGRO |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |