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Compare GGUS 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 Geared Us Equity Fund Currency Hedged (Hedgefund) (GGUS) and the BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund (Hedge Fund) (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGUS | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 241 | 192 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.43 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,688.60 | $2,254.58 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | GEAR | |
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Strategy | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (220.53 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (90.29 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-210.83 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (24.72 %) BHP GROUP LTD (19.24 %) CSL LTD (12.66 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Other (37.54 %) Financials (21.77 %) Materials (11.30 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | GEAR | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $45.83 | $32.44 |
Size | $288.705 million | $477.671 million |
10Y return | N/A | 41.85 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 8.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 241 | 192 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.43 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,688.60 | $2,254.58 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | GEAR | |
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GGUS | GEAR |
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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 price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |