GXLD vs GHLD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GXLD and GHLD. GXLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, GHLD has the higher 1 year return at 7.1% a year, and GXLD offers the higher at 0%.

Lower fee

GXLD 0.15% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

GHLD 7.1% p.a.

Higher yield

GXLD 0%

Larger fund

GXLD $768m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GXLD Global X Gold Bullion ETF	GHLD Global X Gold Bullion (Currency Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	Global X
Tracks index	LBMA Gold Price	—
Categories	Commodities	Commodities
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$768m	$240m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	0.35%
Dividend yield	0%	0%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	0%	0%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	3.9% net	7.1% net
3-year return	—	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
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

GXLD Global X Gold Bullion ETF

Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: NUGG.

Full GXLD analysis →

GHLD Global X Gold Bullion (Currency Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: NUGG, PMGOLD, and GXLD.

Full GHLD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GXLD vs GHLD?

GXLD and GHLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GXLD carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 1 year, GHLD has delivered the higher total return (7.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GXLD vs GHLD?

GXLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus GHLD 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - GXLD vs GHLD?

Over the past 1 year, GHLD has delivered the higher total return at 7.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

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

Which is the larger and most liquid?

GXLD is the larger fund by assets ($768m). 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.