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Compare GDX vs. WDIV
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 Global Dividend ETF (WDIV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GDX | WDIV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 94 | 44 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.00 | $733.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,460.74 | $2,307.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GDX | WDIV | |
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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. | WDIV.AX was created on 2013-11-01 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 293.68m in AUM and 98 holdings. The SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index (AUD). |
Top 3 holdings | Newmont Corp (12.90 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.75 %) Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (7.99 %) | CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd (1.92 %) Henderson Land Development Co Ltd (1.65 %) APA Group (1.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (77.76 %) Other (22.24 %) | Other (28.12 %) Utilities (23.19 %) Consumer Discretionary (20.28 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | United States (23.78 %) Canada (21.10 %) Japan (12.42 %) |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
GDX | WDIV | |
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Issuer | VanEck | SPDR |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.53 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $80.06 | $20.88 |
Size | $814.379 million | $295.861 million |
10Y return | 233.86 % | 16.00 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.24 % | 5.06 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 04/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GDX | WDIV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 94 | 44 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.00 | $733.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,460.74 | $2,307.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GDX | WDIV | |
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GDX | WDIV |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |