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Compare STW 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/ASX 200 ETF (STW) 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
STW | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 409 | 294 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,087.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,291.65 | $2,104.05 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
STW | GDX | |
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Strategy | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 6877.48m in AUM and 204 holdings. The Investment Objective of State Street SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF is to match the performance of its Index before fees and other costs. | 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 | BHP Group Ltd (11.34 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.95 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (4.47 %) | Newmont Corp (10.87 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.53 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (54.95 %) Materials (16.65 %) Health Care (10.33 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.26 %) United States (3.26 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.54 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
STW | GDX | |
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Issuer | State Street | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 200 | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $81.41 | $107.90 |
Size | $6.815 billion | $1.451 billion |
10Y return | 56.95 % | 166.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.43 % | 5.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/08/2001 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
STW | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 409 | 294 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,087.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,291.65 | $2,104.05 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
STW | GDX | |
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STW | 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |