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Compare GDX vs. VTS
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 Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | VTS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 199 | 3,369 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $1,294.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,387.67 | $5,633.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | VTS | |
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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. | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.13 %) Newmont Corp (8.85 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.31 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
GDX | VTS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $147.29 | $512.18 |
Size | $1.710 billion | $585.179 billion |
10Y return | 671.15 % | 269.25 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.44 % | 1.18 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 199 | 3,369 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $1,294.34 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,387.67 | $5,633.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | VTS | |
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GDX | VTS |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |