Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. IUSG
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 Global Gold Miners (GDX) and the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IUSG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | IUSG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 65 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,111.87 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,533.56 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
GDX | IUSG | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IUSG.AX was created on 2023-09-19 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond AUD Hedged Index |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) | iShares $ Treasury Bond ETF AUD H Dist (99.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
GDX | IUSG | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $58.92 | $101.38 |
Size | $606.826 million | $6.595 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 0.67 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 21/09/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | IUSG | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 65 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,111.87 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,533.56 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
GDX | IUSG | |
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GDX | IUSG |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |