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Compare ISO 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 iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ISO) 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
ISO | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 87 |
Median incremental investment | $520.00 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,842.20 | $2,327.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISO | GDX | |
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Strategy | ISO.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 119.68m in AUM and 203 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 200 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX. | 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 | LIFE360 INC. CDI INC (1.86 %) SIGMA HEALTHCARE LTD (1.57 %) PINNACLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GRO (1.54 %) | Newmont Corp (11.94 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.67 %) Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (7.28 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (21.93 %) Consumer Discretionary (14.68 %) Financials (13.08 %) | Materials (88.24 %) Other (11.76 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (88.21 %) United States (5.79 %) New Zealand (3.68 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
ISO | GDX | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $4.88 | $77.58 |
Size | $122.804 million | $770.741 million |
10Y return | 21.70 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.09 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/12/2010 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISO | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 87 |
Median incremental investment | $520.00 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,842.20 | $2,327.40 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISO | GDX | |
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ISO | GDX |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |