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Compare GLDN vs. GDX

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

iShares Physical Gold ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

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

Community Stats

GLDN

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

65

Median incremental investment

$2,000.00

$1,111.87

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,600.84

$2,599.35

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

GLDN

GDX

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.

GDX.AX was created on 2015-06-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. To achieve this investment objective, GDX.AX employs a passive management strategy of investing in the NYSE-listed GDX.AX issued and operated by VanEck in the United States.

Top 3 holdings

iShares Physical Gold ETF (100 %)

Newmont Corp (11.86 %)

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %)

Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (87.60 %)

Other (12.40 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (52.17 %)

United States (17.26 %)

Australia (11.76 %)

Management fee

0.18 %

0.53 %


Key Summary

GLDN

GDX

Issuer

iShares

VanEck

Tracking index

LBMA Gold Price PM

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.18 %

0.53 %

Price

$33.60

$58.92

Size

$196.719 million

$573.211 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/โ€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

1.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2023

26/06/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

GLDN

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

65

Median incremental investment

$2,000.00

$1,111.87

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,600.84

$2,599.35

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

GLDN

GDX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

GLDN

GDX

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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