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Compare VBTC 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 VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC) 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
VBTC | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 490 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.76 | $1,304.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,054.00 | $2,591.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VBTC | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VBTC.AX was created on 2024-06-18 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short usd currency. The fund aims to provide a return that tracks the performance of the price of Bitcoin, 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 | VanEck Bitcoin ETF (99.98 %) | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.89 %) Newmont Corp (8.68 %) Barrick Mining Corp (6.36 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VBTC | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MarketVector Bitcoin Benchmark Rate - USD - Benchmark TR Net | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $20.54 | $143.97 |
Size | $254.501 million | $1.801 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 439.42 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 1.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 19/06/2024 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBTC | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 490 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.76 | $1,304.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,054.00 | $2,591.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBTC | GDX | |
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Cons |
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VBTC | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |