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Compare MOAT 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 Morningstar US 'Wide Moat' (MOAT) 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
MOAT | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 522 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,422.99 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MOAT | GDX | |
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Strategy | The key objective of the MOAT fund is to track the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | Salesforce Inc (3.35 %) Gilead Sciences Inc (2.94 %) Autodesk Inc (2.93 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (38.79 %) Other (23.89 %) Information Technology (21.95 %) | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.74 %) Netherlands (1.26 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
MOAT | GDX | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $134.03 | $58.92 |
Size | $1.072 billion | $606.826 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.81 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MOAT | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 522 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,422.99 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MOAT | GDX | |
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MOAT | 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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |