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Compare GDX vs. MVOL
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 Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF (MVOL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | MVOL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 199 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $504.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,387.67 | $2,899.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | MVOL | |
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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. | MVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.28 %) Newmont Corp (8.95 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.32 %) | TELSTRA GROUP LTD (5.53 %) BHP GROUP LTD (4.44 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (3.74 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Financials (29.74 %) Materials (14.00 %) Industrials (11.79 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | Australia (98.91 %) New Zealand (0.41 %) China (0.34 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
GDX | MVOL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | MSCI Australia IMI Select Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $147.29 | $35.15 |
Size | $1.589 billion | $28.457 million |
10Y return | 671.15 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 4.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 14/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | MVOL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 199 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $504.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,387.67 | $2,899.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | MVOL | |
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GDX | MVOL |
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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 |