Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. IHWL
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 Core MSCI World Ex Aus Esg (Aud Hed) ETF (IHWL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | IHWL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 44 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $1,644.48 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,740.23 | $4,084.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | IHWL | |
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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. | IHWL.AX was created on 2016-04-22 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Investable Market AUD Hedged Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of global, developed market large-, mid- and small-capitalisation companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.78 %) Newmont Corp (11.78 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.62 %) | NVIDIA CORP (9.88 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.59 %) ALPHABET INC CLASS A (2.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.75 %) Other (12.25 %) | Information Technology (27.08 %) Financials (16.09 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.34 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (74.50 %) Japan (6.43 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.39 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.19 % |
Key Summary
GDX | IHWL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | MSCI World IMI 100% Hedged to AUD Net Variant |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.19 % |
Price | $67.66 | $50.12 |
Size | $657.336 million | $543.764 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 3.67 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 28/04/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | IHWL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 44 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $1,644.48 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,740.23 | $4,084.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | IHWL | |
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GDX | IHWL |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |