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Compare IXJ 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 Global 1200 Healthcare (IXJ) 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
IXJ | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 241 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,668.00 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IXJ | GDX | |
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Strategy | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. 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 global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks | 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 | Eli Lilly and Company (8.25 %) UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.81 %) Johnson & Johnson (4.72 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.97 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.46 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
IXJ | GDX | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.46 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $139.00 | $58.92 |
Size | $1.414 billion | $606.826 million |
10Y return | 126.37 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/03/2009 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IXJ | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 241 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,668.00 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IXJ | GDX | |
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IXJ | 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 |