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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 Betashares U.S. Dollar ETF (USD) 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
USD | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 128 |
Median incremental investment | $1,917.72 | $1,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,451.38 | $2,932.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
USD | GDX | |
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Strategy | USD.AX was created on 2011-01-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. USD.AX aims to track the performance of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar (before fees and expenses). If the U.S. dollar goes up 10% against the A$ the Fund is designed to go up 10% too, before fees and expenses. Conversely, the Fund will go down if the U.S. dollar falls. | 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 | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0.07 %) | Newmont Corp (13.08 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.58 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
USD | GDX | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $14.81 | $102.90 |
Size | $66.866 million | $997.779 million |
10Y return | 9.06 % | 417.87 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.54 % | 1.24 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/02/2011 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
USD | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 128 |
Median incremental investment | $1,917.72 | $1,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,451.38 | $2,932.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
USD | GDX | |
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USD | GDX |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |