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Compare VEU 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 All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU) 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
VEU | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,059 | 293 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.12 | $1,090.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,705.35 | $2,090.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEU | GDX | |
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Strategy | Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund. | 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 | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) | Newmont Corp (12.35 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.18 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (15.09 %) China (8.85 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.57 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VEU | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE All-World ex US Index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $120.79 | $111.11 |
Size | $69.744 billion | $1.284 billion |
10Y return | 104.18 % | 172.86 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.59 % | 5.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEU | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,059 | 293 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.12 | $1,090.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,705.35 | $2,090.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEU | GDX | |
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VEU | 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |