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Compare GDX vs. MQEG
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 Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | MQEG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 199 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $2,008.14 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,387.67 | $3,498.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | MQEG | |
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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. | MQEG.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.13 %) Newmont Corp (8.85 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.31 %) | NVIDIA Corp (5.46 %) Apple Inc (5.17 %) Microsoft Corp (4.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Information Technology (61.55 %) Communication Services (15.64 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.16 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.08 % |
Key Summary
GDX | MQEG | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Macquarie |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.08 % |
Price | $147.29 | $13.56 |
Size | $1.710 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 671.15 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 0.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 14/05/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | MQEG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 199 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $2,008.14 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,387.67 | $3,498.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | MQEG | |
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GDX | MQEG |
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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 |