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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 Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET) 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
XMET | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 168 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $1,079.72 | $1,304.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,761.57 | $2,591.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
XMET | GDX | |
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Strategy | XMET.AX was created on 2022-10-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index, before taking into account 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 | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP (8.03 %) PILBARA MINERALS LTD (6.87 %) | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.90 %) Newmont Corp (8.65 %) Barrick Mining Corp (6.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (54.19 %) Materials (45.78 %) Industrials (0.07 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (38.24 %) Australia (22.07 %) United States (16.46 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
XMET | GDX | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $15.87 | $143.97 |
Size | $124.491 million | $1.710 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 453.52 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.73 % | 1.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/10/2022 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
XMET | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 168 | 261 |
Median incremental investment | $1,079.72 | $1,304.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,761.57 | $2,591.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
XMET | GDX | |
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XMET | GDX |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |