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Compare GDX vs. SSO
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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (SSO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | SSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 261 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,304.96 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,591.46 | $1,472.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | SSO | |
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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. | SSO.AX was created on 2011-04-13 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 30.3m in AUM and 197 holdings. The State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.89 %) Newmont Corp (8.68 %) Barrick Mining Corp (6.36 %) | Greatland Resources Ltd (2.20 %) Regis Resources Ltd (2.20 %) Westgold Resources Ltd (2.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Financials (38.86 %) Materials (33.04 %) Other (32.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | Australia (88.50 %) United States (3.68 %) New Zealand (3.50 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.5 % |
Key Summary
GDX | SSO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | State Street |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P ASX Small Ordinaries |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.5 % |
Price | $143.97 | $15.66 |
Size | $1.801 billion | $29.170 million |
10Y return | 439.42 % | 35.12 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 5.74 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 13/04/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | SSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 261 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,304.96 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,591.46 | $1,472.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | SSO | |
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GDX | SSO |
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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 |