Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. ILC
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 S&P/ASX 20 ETF (ILC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | ILC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $990.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,405.42 | $2,899.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | ILC | |
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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. | ILC.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 695.24m in AUM and 21 holdings. 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 20 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (11.58 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.51 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.28 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (15.55 %) BHP GROUP LTD (13.88 %) CSL LTD (9.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.59 %) Other (12.41 %) | Financials (44.02 %) Materials (20.36 %) Health Care (9.45 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | Australia (98.61 %) United States (1.39 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.24 % |
Key Summary
GDX | ILC | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 20 - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.24 % |
Price | $55.94 | $31.69 |
Size | $545.107 million | $672.674 million |
10Y return | N/A | 28.82 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 6.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | ILC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $990.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,405.42 | $2,899.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | ILC | |
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GDX | ILC |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |