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Compare VAS 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 Shares Index ETF (VAS) 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
VAS | GDX | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,423 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.15 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,902.20 | $2,599.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | GDX | |
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Strategy | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | 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. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VAS | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $103.19 | $58.92 |
Size | N/A | $573.211 million |
10Y return | 56.04 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | GDX | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,423 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.15 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,902.20 | $2,599.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | GDX | |
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VAS | 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 |