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Compare WIRE vs. GEAR
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 Global X Copper Miners ETF (WIRE) and the Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WIRE | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 65 | 217 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,150.45 | $2,131.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
WIRE | GEAR | |
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Strategy | WIRE.AX was created on 2022-11-23 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The ETF currently has 244.46m in AUM and 40 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 520.58m in AUM and 202 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd Class H (6.49 %) Boliden AB (5.83 %) First Quantum Minerals Ltd (5.63 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (27.46 %) BHP GROUP LTD (18.69 %) CSL LTD (12.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (88.10 %) Other (11.90 %) | Other (38.37 %) Financials (21.12 %) Materials (11.27 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (37.57 %) China (10.30 %) United States (10.10 %) | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
WIRE | GEAR | |
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Issuer | Global X | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Copper Miners Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $12.11 | $31.35 |
Size | $236.752 million | $518.022 million |
10Y return | N/A | 44.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.57 % | 8.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2022 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WIRE | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 65 | 217 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,150.45 | $2,131.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
WIRE | GEAR | |
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WIRE | GEAR |
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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 |