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Compare GGUS vs. MKAX

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are GGUS and MKAX. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GGUS

MKAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

1

Median incremental investment

$1,024.25

$4,990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,942.52

$4,558.40

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

GGUS

MKAX

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.

MKAX.AX was created on 2020-06-24 by Montaka. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to provide Unitholders with long term capital growth, with a focus on managing downside risk.

Top 3 holdings

ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %)

USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %)

Montaka Global Extension Fund (Quoted Managed Hedge Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (83.88 %)

Communication Services (16.12 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (99.40 %)

Switzerland (0.28 %)

Netherlands (0.13 %)

Management fee

0.8 %

1.25 %


Key Summary

GGUS

MKAX

Issuer

BetaShares

Montaka

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.8 %

1.25 %

Price

$47.13

$4.70

Size

$268.767 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.85 %

4.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/08/2015

23/06/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

GGUS

MKAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

1

Median incremental investment

$1,024.25

$4,990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,942.52

$4,558.40

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

GGUS

MKAX

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

GGUS

MKAX

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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