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Compare GDX vs. OPPT

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

VanEck Gold Miners ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Magellan Global Opportunities Fund - Active ETF (OPPT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GDX

OPPT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

258

6

Median incremental investment

$1,304.96

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,666.70

$4,660.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

GDX

OPPT

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.

OPPT.AX was created on 2019-10-11 by Magellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To outperform the MSCI World Net Total Return Index (AUD) net of fees over periods of three years or longer.

Top 3 holdings

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.77 %)

Newmont Corp (8.58 %)

Barrick Mining Corp (6.33 %)

Microsoft Corp (8.00 %)

Amazon.com Inc (7.38 %)

Mastercard Inc Class A (5.98 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (76.97 %)

Other (23.03 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (54.95 %)

United States (15.85 %)

South Africa (11.24 %)

Management fee

0.53 %

0 %

Key Summary

GDX

OPPT

Issuer

VanEck

Magellan

Tracking index

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

MSCI World Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.53 %

0 %

Price

$148.16

$1.575

Size

$1.801 billion

N/A

10Y return

442.11 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.44 %

6.83 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/06/2015

30/08/2021

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

GDX

OPPT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

258

6

Median incremental investment

$1,304.96

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,666.70

$4,660.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

GDX

OPPT

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

GDX

OPPT

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