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Compare GDX vs. VNGS
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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | VNGS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 282 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,118.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $1,851.47 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
GDX | VNGS | |
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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. | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (11.38 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.15 %) Barrick Mining Corp (8.53 %) | Element Solutions Inc (2.78 %) Clean Harbors Inc (2.69 %) WESCO International Inc (2.63 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Industrials (30.86 %) Financials (18.02 %) Other (13.83 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | United States (58.70 %) Japan (7.17 %) Germany (4.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 1.12 % |
Key Summary
GDX | VNGS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vaughan |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 1.12 % |
Price | $108.91 | $3.78 |
Size | $1.428 billion | $49.778 million |
10Y return | 207.48 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 1.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 31/05/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | VNGS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 282 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,118.50 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $1,851.47 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
GDX | VNGS | |
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GDX | VNGS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |