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Compare GGBL vs. GEAR
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 Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL) and the Aussie Shares (geared) (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGBL | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 110 | 308 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,121.48 | $2,344.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GGBL | GEAR | |
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Strategy | 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. | 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 563.25m 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. |
Top 3 holdings | BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF (154.45 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-54.45 %) | BHP GROUP LTD (24.73 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (23.38 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (10.20 %) |
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 %) | |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
GGBL | GEAR | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $25.39 | $34.42 |
Size | N/A | $560.072 million |
10Y return | N/A | 86.36 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.37 % | 5.62 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 29/09/2025 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGBL | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 110 | 308 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,121.48 | $2,344.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGBL | GEAR | |
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GGBL | GEAR |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |