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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 Global X Robo Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) 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
ROBO | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 608 | 312 |
Median incremental investment | $668.76 | $1,062.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,393.65 | $2,079.87 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ROBO | GDX | |
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Strategy | ROBO.AX was created on 2017-09-13 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the ROBO.AX Global Robotics and Automation Index (the Index) | 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 | Intuitive Surgical Inc (1.87 %) Teradyne Inc (1.85 %) Illumina Inc (1.80 %) | Newmont Corp (11.16 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.04 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.82 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (52.46 %) Information Technology (47.54 %) Consumer Staples (15.08 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (41.45 %) Japan (20.62 %) Germany (9.23 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.82 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
ROBO | GDX | |
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Issuer | Global X | VanEck |
Tracking index | ROBO Global Robotics and Automation TR Index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.82 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $92.91 | $109.52 |
Size | $321.681 million | $1.486 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 254.89 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.80 % | 5.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/09/2017 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ROBO | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 608 | 312 |
Median incremental investment | $668.76 | $1,062.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,393.65 | $2,079.87 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ROBO | GDX | |
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ROBO | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |