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Compare QUAL 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 VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) 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
QUAL | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,425 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,299.23 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,340.80 | $2,583.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | GDX | |
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Strategy | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. | 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 | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.31 %) Apple Inc (4.66 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.63 %) | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.96 %) Newmont Corp (8.68 %) Barrick Mining Corp (6.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (76.41 %) Switzerland (5.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.19 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | GDX | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $57.78 | $143.50 |
Size | $7.995 billion | $1.801 billion |
10Y return | 219.58 % | 437.65 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 1.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,425 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,299.23 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,340.80 | $2,583.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | GDX | |
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QUAL | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |