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Compare GEAR vs. GGBL
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 Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR) and the Betashares Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GEAR | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 307 | 110 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,418.26 | $4,757.82 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GEAR | GGBL | |
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Strategy | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 535.47m in AUM and 201 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. | GGBL.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide geared exposure to the returns of a portfolio comprising the worlds largest developed market companies (ex Australia), based on free float-adjusted market capitalisation. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP GROUP LTD (25.91 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (22.76 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (10.35 %) | BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF (154.45 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-54.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
GEAR | GGBL | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0 % |
Price | $35.09 | $26.67 |
Size | $536.088 million | N/A |
10Y return | 83.62 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.62 % | 0.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/05/2014 | 29/09/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GEAR | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 307 | 110 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,418.26 | $4,757.82 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GEAR | GGBL | |
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GEAR | GGBL |
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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 |