Compare AU
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 SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund (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 | 66 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $6,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,693.66 | $1,577.73 |
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 SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 28.24m in AUM and 202 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund 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 (11.78 %) Newmont Corp (11.78 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.62 %) | Life360 Inc Chess Depository Interest (1.85 %) Perseus Mining Ltd (1.59 %) Sigma Healthcare Ltd (1.55 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.75 %) Other (12.25 %) | Materials (30.37 %) Financials (28.11 %) Energy (22.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | Australia (88.20 %) United States (5.61 %) New Zealand (3.84 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.5 % |
Key Summary
GDX | SSO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | SPDR |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P ASX Small Ordinaries |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.5 % |
Price | $67.66 | $13.68 |
Size | $657.336 million | $28.010 million |
10Y return | N/A | 17.32 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 6.08 % |
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 | 66 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,123.73 | $6,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,693.66 | $1,577.73 |
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 |