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Compare WCMQ 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 WCM Quality Global Growth Fund (Quoted Managed Fund) (WCMQ) 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
WCMQ | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,006.22 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,448.54 | $2,599.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
WCMQ | GDX | |
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Strategy | WCMQ.AX was created on 2018-09-03 by WCM. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To exceed the benchmark MSCI All Country World Index ex-Australia before taxes and fees over rolling three-year time periods, and to experience lower volatility than the benchmark. | 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 | AppLovin Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A (6.22 %) GE Aerospace (4.72 %) Amazon.com Inc (4.70 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (31.52 %) Other (17.50 %) Health Care (17.32 %) | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.21 %) Canada (4.84 %) Denmark (4.43 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
WCMQ | GDX | |
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Issuer | WCM | VanEck |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $10.84 | $58.92 |
Size | $383.482 million | $573.211 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.86 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/09/2018 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WCMQ | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,006.22 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,448.54 | $2,599.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
WCMQ | GDX | |
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WCMQ | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |