Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. IXI
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 Global Consumer Staples ETF (IXI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | IXI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 40 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,693.66 | $2,772.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | IXI | |
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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. | IXI.AX was created on 2006-09-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on consumer staples equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Global 1200 Consumer Staples Sector Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of global consumer staples companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks. |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.78 %) Newmont Corp (11.78 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.62 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES ET (99.99 %) USD CASH (0.01 %) AUD CASH (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.75 %) Other (12.25 %) | Other (99.92 %) Communication Services (0.08 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (62.00 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (12.09 %) Japan (5.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
GDX | IXI | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 / Consumer Staples -SEC |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $67.66 | $99.21 |
Size | $657.336 million | $149.546 million |
10Y return | N/A | 66.77 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 2.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | IXI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 40 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,693.66 | $2,772.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | IXI | |
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GDX | IXI |
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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 |