Compare AU
Compare GDX vs. VBND
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 Global Gold Miners (GDX) and the Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | VBND | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $1,111.87 | $1,027.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,565.81 | $2,460.94 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | VBND | |
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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. | VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.21 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.21 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.76 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
GDX | VBND | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $59.67 | $42.43 |
Size | $573.211 million | $4.185 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 3.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 12/10/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 66 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $1,111.87 | $1,027.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,565.81 | $2,460.94 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | VBND | |
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GDX | VBND |
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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 |