Compare AU
Compare SSO 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 SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund (SSO) 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
SSO | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $6,000.00 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,681.30 | $2,560.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SSO | GDX | |
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Strategy | SSO.AX was created on 2011-04-13 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 26.91m in AUM and 204 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries 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 | Life360 Inc Chess Depository Interest (1.75 %) Alcoa Corp Chess Depository Receipt (1.71 %) Zip Co Ltd (1.47 %) | Newmont Corp (12.21 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.21 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (47.53 %) Other (24.67 %) Energy (22.19 %) | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (88.20 %) United States (5.61 %) New Zealand (3.84 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
SSO | GDX | |
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Issuer | SPDR | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $14.60 | $59.67 |
Size | $26.783 million | $573.211 million |
10Y return | 35.44 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.16 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/04/2011 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SSO | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $6,000.00 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,681.30 | $2,560.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SSO | GDX | |
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SSO | GDX |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |