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Compare NDQ 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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the NASDAQ US 100 (NDQ) and the Aussie Shares (geared) (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
NDQ | GEAR | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,566 | 308 |
Median incremental investment | $944.05 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,616.24 | $2,344.95 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
NDQ | GEAR | |
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Strategy | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. | 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 563.25m 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 | NASDAQ 100 E-MINI JUN26 (0 %) NVIDIA CORP (8.65 %) APPLE INC (7.12 %) | BHP GROUP LTD (24.73 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (23.38 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (10.20 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (53.37 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.99 %) Communication Services (12.43 %) | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (96.01 %) Canada (1.41 %) Netherlands (1.08 %) | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
NDQ | GEAR | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | NASDAQ 100 Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $59.43 | $34.42 |
Size | $8.253 billion | $560.072 million |
10Y return | 478.11 % | 86.36 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.43 % | 5.62 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2015 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
NDQ | GEAR | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,566 | 308 |
Median incremental investment | $944.05 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,616.24 | $2,344.95 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
NDQ | GEAR | |
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NDQ | GEAR |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |