Compare AU
Compare ILB 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 Bloomberg AusBond Government Inflation (ILB) and the Global Gold Miners (GDX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ILB | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,363.22 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,260.88 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ILB | GDX | |
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Strategy | ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities. | 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 | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (17.85 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (16.44 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.04 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.80 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
ILB | GDX | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $125.32 | $58.92 |
Size | $891.512 million | $606.826 million |
10Y return | 11.01 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ILB | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,363.22 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,260.88 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ILB | GDX | |
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ILB | GDX |
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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 |