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Compare VGAD 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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD) 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
VGAD | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 485 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.74 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,833.69 | $2,608.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | GDX | |
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Strategy | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. | 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 | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Newmont Corp (12.13 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.38 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Materials (88.18 %) Other (11.82 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $106.43 | $59.29 |
Size | N/A | $565.538 million |
10Y return | 112.90 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.46 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 485 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $2,030.74 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $8,833.69 | $2,608.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | GDX | |
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VGAD | GDX |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |