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Compare VEFI 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 Ethically Conscious Glb Agg Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VEFI) 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
VEFI | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $2,216.58 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,223.81 | $3,275.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEFI | GDX | |
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Strategy | VEFI.AX was created on 2018-09-11 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) AUD Hedged seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index Hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | 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 | French Republic Government Bond OAT 0.75 2028-11-25 (0.48 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.75 2023-12-31 (0.46 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (0.46 %) | Newmont Corp (12.13 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.38 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (0.00 %) | Materials (88.02 %) Other (11.98 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VEFI | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index hedged in AUD - AUD - Australia Dollar | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $42.58 | $64.83 |
Size | $4.268 million | $588.682 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.42 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEFI | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $2,216.58 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,223.81 | $3,275.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEFI | GDX | |
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VEFI | 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 |