Compare AU
Compare VAP 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 Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP) 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
VAP | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,724.68 | $3,306.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAP | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VAP seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Index before considering any additional expenses. | 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 | Goodman Group (27.19 %) Scentre Group (11.28 %) Stockland (7.79 %) | Newmont Corp (12.13 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.38 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (99.39 %) Other (0.61 %) | Materials (88.02 %) Other (11.98 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.61 %) France (0.39 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VAP | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 300 / A-REIT -SEC | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.23 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $97.31 | $64.83 |
Size | N/A | $588.682 million |
10Y return | 33.86 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.40 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/10/2010 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAP | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 797 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,724.68 | $3,306.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAP | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
|
|
Cons |
|
|
VAP | GDX |
|---|---|
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 |