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Compare VGE 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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE) and the Global Gold Miners (GDX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,079.14 | $2,560.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | GDX | |
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Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. | 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 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | Newmont Corp (12.21 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.21 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VGE | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $80.68 | $59.67 |
Size | N/A | $573.211 million |
10Y return | 50.66 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.29 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 886 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,093.50 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,079.14 | $2,560.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | GDX | |
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VGE | 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 |