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Compare VTS 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 Morningstar Us Total Mkt Shares Index ETF (VTS) 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
VTS | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,429 | 313 |
Median incremental investment | $1,294.35 | $1,062.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,002.48 | $2,190.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | GDX | |
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Strategy | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. | 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. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | Newmont Corp (11.16 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.08 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.42 %) Switzerland (0.22 %) Canada (0.10 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
VTS | GDX | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Morningstar US Total Market TR USD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $545.68 | $109.52 |
Size | $703.053 billion | $1.449 billion |
10Y return | 271.51 % | 258.26 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 5.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,429 | 313 |
Median incremental investment | $1,294.35 | $1,062.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,002.48 | $2,190.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | GDX | |
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VTS | 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |