Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. QUS
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 Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (QUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | QUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 62 | 71 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $1,025.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,111.40 | $4,147.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | QUS | |
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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. | QUS.AX was created on 2014-12-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. QUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (before fees and expenses). The Index provides exposure to 500 leading listed U.S. companies, with each holding in the index weighted equally. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.13 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.38 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.54 %) | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC (0.31 %) TAPESTRY INC (0.27 %) CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP (0.27 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (88.02 %) Other (11.98 %) | Industrials (15.46 %) Financials (14.55 %) Information Technology (13.49 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (98.60 %) Switzerland (0.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.39 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
GDX | QUS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P 500 Equal Weighted |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $66.20 | $53.86 |
Size | $588.682 million | $774.802 million |
10Y return | N/A | 100.37 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 4.92 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 19/12/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | QUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 62 | 71 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $1,025.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,111.40 | $4,147.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | QUS | |
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GDX | QUS |
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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 |