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Compare GDX vs. ISEC
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 Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 96 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,198.56 | $1,193.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,480.94 | $1,208.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | ISEC | |
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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. | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 326.8m in AUM and 17 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (13.12 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.88 %) Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (8.10 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (12.94 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (6.91 %) BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (SYDNEY BRANCH (4.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (77.48 %) Other (22.52 %) | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.12 % |
Key Summary
GDX | ISEC | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.12 % |
Price | $78.76 | $100.67 |
Size | $806.570 million | $344.173 million |
10Y return | 277.38 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.24 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | ISEC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 96 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,198.56 | $1,193.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,480.94 | $1,208.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | ISEC | |
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GDX | ISEC |
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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 |