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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 Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) 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
VETH | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,075 | 283 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,098.71 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,530.06 | $2,057.34 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | GDX | |
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Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index 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 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | Newmont Corp (11.44 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.06 %) Barrick Mining Corp (8.62 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.36 %) China (0.34 %) United States (0.22 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VETH | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $68.14 | $124.10 |
Size | N/A | $1.246 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 241.59 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.40 % | 1.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,075 | 283 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,098.71 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,530.06 | $2,057.34 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | GDX | |
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VETH | 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 |