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GDX vs ETPMAG

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing GDX and ETPMAG. ETPMAG has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year and GDX offers the higher at 19.66%.
Lower fee
ETPMAG 0.49% p.a.
Higher yield
GDX 19.66%
Larger fund
GDX $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
ETPMAG
Global X Physical Silver
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Global X
Tracks index
NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index
LBMA Silver Price
Categories
Intl, Commodities, Thematic
Commodities
Listed since
2015 (11 yrs)
2003 (23 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.53%
0.49%
Dividend yield
19.66%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
25%
0%
Tax drag 6.89% 0%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
35.8%
net
3-year return
34.1%
net
5-year return
19.4%
net
10-year return
11.4%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
32.3%
Volatility (5y)
30.8%
Volatility (10y)
29.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.94
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.62
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.44
Bid/ask spread

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF
  • Top-2% returns over 5 years (4th of 188 ETFs we track).
  • High 19.66% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.
ETPMAG Global X Physical Silver
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: PMGOLD and GOLD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GDX vs ETPMAG?

GDX and ETPMAG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ETPMAG carries the lower management fee (0.49%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GDX vs ETPMAG?

ETPMAG has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year, versus GDX 0.53%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GDX pays the higher at 19.66%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

GDX is the larger fund by assets ($1.1bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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