GMTL vs WIRE vs XMET vs ACDC - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GMTL, WIRE, XMET, and ACDC. WIRE has the lowest management fee at 0.65% a year, WIRE has the highest 3 years return at 31.3% a year, and ACDC offers the highest at 13.68%.

Lowest fee

WIRE 0.65% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

WIRE 31.3% p.a.

Highest yield

ACDC 13.68%

Highest risk-adjusted

WIRE Sharpe 0.95 (3y)

Lowest volatility

ACDC 23.7% (3y)

Largest fund

WIRE $909m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GMTL Global X Green Metal Miners ETF	WIRE Global X Copper Miners ETF	XMET BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF	ACDC Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	Global X	BetaShares	Global X
Tracks index	—	Solactive Global Copper Miners Index	—	Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Commodities	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	2021 (5 yrs)	—	2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$12m	$909m	$139m	$599m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.69%	0.65%	0.69%	0.69%
Dividend yield	9.46%	3.01%	3.83%	13.68%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	20%	—	35%
Tax drag	3.03%	1.44%	1.23%	5.22%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	17% net	38.4% net	26.7% net	13.2% net
3-year return	16.5% net	31.3% net	25.6% net	16.4% net
5-year return	—	—	—	10.4% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	26.4%	28.9%	30.2%	23.7%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—	21.5%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.55	0.95	0.77	0.58
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	0.41
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	—	—
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

GMTL Global X Green Metal Miners ETF

Top-16% returns over 1 year (51st of 318 ETFs we track).
High 9.46% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

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WIRE Global X Copper Miners ETF

Top-4% returns over 3 years (10th of 236 ETFs we track).

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Full WIRE analysis →

XMET BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF

Top-7% returns over 1 year (23rd of 318 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 3.83% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Full XMET analysis →

ACDC Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF

Top-22% returns over 1 year (71st of 318 ETFs we track).
High 13.68% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Full ACDC analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GMTL vs WIRE vs XMET vs ACDC?

GMTL, WIRE, XMET, and ACDC are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WIRE carries the lowest management fee (0.65%). Over 3 years, WIRE has delivered the highest total return (31.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - GMTL vs WIRE vs XMET vs ACDC?

WIRE has the lowest management fee at 0.65% a year, versus GMTL 0.69%, XMET 0.69%, and ACDC 0.69%.

Which has performed highest - GMTL vs WIRE vs XMET vs ACDC?

Over the past 3 years, WIRE has delivered the highest total return at 31.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ACDC pays the highest at 13.68%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

WIRE is the largest fund by assets ($909m). 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.