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Compare GLDN vs. EXUS

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

iShares Physical Gold ETF

ASX

Buy

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 Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

GLDN

EXUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

74

78

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$2,370.69

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,716.12

$3,078.47

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

GLDN

EXUS

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.

EXUS.AX was created on 2025-11-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses

Top 3 holdings

iShares Physical Gold ETC (99.99 %)

ASML HOLDING NV (2.22 %)

ROCHE HOLDING AG (1.32 %)

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (1.26 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.18 %

0 %

Key Summary

GLDN

EXUS

Issuer

iShares

BetaShares

Tracking index

LBMA Gold Price PM - USD - Benchmark TR Net

Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.18 %

0 %

Price

$54.48

$37.09

Size

$381.135 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.05 %

0.10 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2023

09/11/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

GLDN

EXUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

74

78

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$2,370.69

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,716.12

$3,078.47

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

GLDN

EXUS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

GLDN

EXUS

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield