Compare AU
Compare WDMF 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 iShares World Equity Factor ETF (WDMF) 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
WDMF | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $15,993.50 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $145,914.08 | $2,805.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
WDMF | GDX | |
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Strategy | WDMF.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. | 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 (4.74 %) NVIDIA CORP (4.69 %) MICROSOFT CORP (4.53 %) | Newmont Corp (12.13 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.38 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (27.28 %) Financials (15.47 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.41 %) | Materials (87.79 %) Other (12.21 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (68.87 %) Japan (7.42 %) Canada (2.86 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
WDMF | GDX | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World Diversified Multiple-Factor (AUD) Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $48.36 | $60.33 |
Size | $174.699 million | $588.682 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.98 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/10/2016 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WDMF | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $15,993.50 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $145,914.08 | $2,805.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
WDMF | GDX | |
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WDMF | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |