Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. IKO
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 MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,651.13 | $813.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | IKO | |
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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. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 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 Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.78 %) Newmont Corp (11.78 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.62 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (21.62 %) SK HYNIX INC (10.89 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.75 %) Other (12.25 %) | Information Technology (35.74 %) Industrials (17.63 %) Financials (12.57 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
GDX | IKO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $65.46 | $90.36 |
Size | $657.336 million | $121.770 million |
10Y return | N/A | 24.63 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 1.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,651.13 | $813.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | IKO | |
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GDX | IKO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |