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Compare SPY 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 State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) 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
SPY | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 293 | 314 |
Median incremental investment | $1,193.50 | $1,068.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,284.76 | $2,030.73 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SPY | GDX | |
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Strategy | SPY.AX was created on 2014-10-13 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 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 | NVIDIA Corp (8.01 %) Apple Inc (7.39 %) Microsoft Corp (5.58 %) | Newmont Corp (11.46 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.38 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.96 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (62.86 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.15 %) Communication Services (13.10 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.47 %) Switzerland (0.24 %) China (0.12 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
SPY | GDX | |
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Issuer | SPDR | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.0945 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $1,088.80 | $99.70 |
Size | $1.175 trillion | $1.429 billion |
10Y return | 288.52 % | 209.63 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.10 % | 5.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2014 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SPY | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 293 | 314 |
Median incremental investment | $1,193.50 | $1,068.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,284.76 | $2,030.73 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SPY | GDX | |
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SPY | 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |