Compare AU
Compare ISEC 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 S&P/ASX Bank Bills Enhanced Cash (ISEC) 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
ISEC | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,096.75 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,207.44 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | GDX | |
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Strategy | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. | 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 | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (11.99 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (7.66 %) OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATIO (5.81 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | GDX | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $100.62 | $58.92 |
Size | $246.959 million | $573.211 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,096.75 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,207.44 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | GDX | |
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ISEC | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |