GLDN vs PMGOLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GLDN and PMGOLD. PMGOLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, GLDN has the higher 1 year return at 3.8% a year, and GLDN offers the higher at 0%.

Lower fee

PMGOLD 0.15% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

GLDN 3.8% p.a.

Higher yield

GLDN 0%

Larger fund

PMGOLD $2.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GLDN iShares Physical Gold ETF	PMGOLD Perth Mint Gold
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	—
Tracks index	LBMA Gold Price	LBMA Gold Price
Categories	Commodities	Commodities
Listed since	—	2003 (23 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$459m	$2.2bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.15%
Dividend yield	0%	0%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	0%
Tax drag	0%	0%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	3.8% net	1.9% net
3-year return	—	27.3% net
5-year return	—	19.9% net
10-year return	—	13.1% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	18.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	16%
Volatility (10y)	—	14.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	1.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	1.01
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.75
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

GLDN iShares Physical Gold ETF

Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: NUGG, PMGOLD, and GXLD.

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PMGOLD Perth Mint Gold

Top-3% returns over 5 years (6th of 189 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full PMGOLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GLDN vs PMGOLD?

GLDN and PMGOLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. PMGOLD carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 1 year, GLDN has delivered the higher total return (3.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GLDN vs PMGOLD?

PMGOLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus GLDN 0.18%.

Which has performed higher - GLDN vs PMGOLD?

Over the past 1 year, GLDN has delivered the higher total return at 3.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GLDN pays the higher at 0%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

PMGOLD is the larger fund by assets ($2.2bn). 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.