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Compare MKAX vs. GEAR
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are MKAX and GEAR. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MKAX | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 190 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $2,354.66 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
MKAX | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | MKAX.AX was created on 2020-06-24 by Montaka. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to provide Unitholders with long term capital growth, with a focus on managing downside risk. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 430.08m in AUM and 201 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | Montaka Global Extension Fund (Quoted Managed Hedge Fund) (100 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (19.29 %) BHP GROUP LTD (19.01 %) CSL LTD (12.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (35.58 %) Financials (20.56 %) Materials (12.96 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) | |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
MKAX | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Montaka | BetaShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $4.55 | $34.11 |
Size | N/A | $459.370 million |
10Y return | N/A | 77.19 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 4.08 % | 9.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/06/2020 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MKAX | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 190 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $2,354.66 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
MKAX | GEAR | |
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Cons |
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MKAX | GEAR |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |