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Compare GGUS vs. IXJ
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 S&P US 500 (geared) (GGUS) and the S&P Global 1200 Healthcare (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGUS | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 241 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,942.52 | $1,668.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | IXJ | |
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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. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | Eli Lilly and Company (8.25 %) UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.81 %) Johnson & Johnson (4.72 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (99.97 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | IXJ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $47.46 | $139.04 |
Size | $268.767 million | $1.380 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 126.43 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 241 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,942.52 | $1,668.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
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GGUS | IXJ |
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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 |