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Compare IFRA vs. GDX
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 VanEck Ftse Global Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF (IFRA) and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IFRA | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 127 | 83 |
Median incremental investment | $999.60 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,304.64 | $2,263.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IFRA | GDX | |
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Strategy | IFRA.AX was created on 2016-04-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. A Fund does not aim to perfectly replicate its Reference Index on a one-to-one basis | 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 | Transurban Group (5.30 %) Aena SME SA (4.85 %) NextEra Energy Inc (4.32 %) | Newmont Corp (11.94 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.67 %) Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (7.28 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (89.69 %) Utilities (38.54 %) Industrials (38.52 %) | Materials (88.39 %) Other (11.61 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (60.06 %) Canada (10.62 %) Spain (6.21 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
IFRA | GDX | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - CAD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $22.42 | $75.44 |
Size | $1.356 billion | $799.490 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.25 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/05/2016 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IFRA | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 127 | 83 |
Median incremental investment | $999.60 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,304.64 | $2,263.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IFRA | GDX | |
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IFRA | GDX |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |