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Compare GLDN vs. ECRD

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

iShares Physical Gold ETF

ASX

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Buy

Overview
Performance

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 iShares Physical Gold ETF (GLDN) and the Betashares Aust Enhanced Credit Income Complex ETF (ECRD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GLDN

ECRD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

77

18

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,662.60

$1,245.58

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

GLDN

ECRD

Strategy

GLDN.AX was created on 2023-10-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the spot price of gold, before fees and expenses.

N/A

Top 3 holdings

iShares Physical Gold ETC (99.70 %)

BETASHARES INTEREST RATE HEDGE (171.74 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN MAJOR BA (171.26 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-243.00 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.18 %

0 %

Key Summary

GLDN

ECRD

Issuer

iShares

Tracking index

LBMA Gold Price PM - USD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.18 %

0 %

Price

$55.41

$25.45

Size

$381.135 million

$31.329 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.05 %

0.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2023

23/11/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

GLDN

ECRD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

77

18

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,662.60

$1,245.58

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

GLDN

ECRD

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

GLDN

ECRD

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield