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Compare VHY 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 Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) 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
VHY | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,709 | 300 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,074.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,564.40 | $2,390.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VHY | GDX | |
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Strategy | VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 8056.71m in AUM and 94 holdings. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield 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 | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) | Newmont Corp (10.77 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.62 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.30 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VHY | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $84.57 | $119.96 |
Size | $8.115 billion | $1.572 billion |
10Y return | 50.53 % | 242.55 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.98 % | 5.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VHY | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,709 | 300 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,074.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,564.40 | $2,390.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VHY | GDX | |
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VHY | 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 |