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Compare GEAR vs. HYLD
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 S&P Australian Shares High Yield ETF (HYLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GEAR | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 295 | 148 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,502.50 | $2,429.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GEAR | HYLD | |
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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 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. | HYLD.AX was created on 2025-08-01 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP GROUP LTD (25.19 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (20.60 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (9.79 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (10.26 %) ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (9.93 %) |
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 %) | Australia (98.75 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.82 %) New Zealand (0.43 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
GEAR | HYLD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0 % |
Price | $35.75 | $33.51 |
Size | $560.217 million | $115.406 million |
10Y return | 89.05 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.40 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/05/2014 | 04/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GEAR | HYLD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 295 | 148 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,502.50 | $2,429.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GEAR | HYLD | |
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GEAR | HYLD |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |