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Compare VGS 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 ETF (VGS) 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
VGS | GDX | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,953 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,074.94 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,935.40 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | GDX | |
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Strategy | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. | 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. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) 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 | 0.18 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VGS | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $140.55 | $58.92 |
Size | N/A | $606.826 million |
10Y return | 171.07 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.37 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | GDX | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 11,953 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,074.94 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,935.40 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | GDX | |
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VGS | 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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |