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MNRS vs GOLD

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

At a glance

Comparing MNRS and GOLD. GOLD has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year and MNRS offers the higher at 7.24%.
Lower fee
GOLD 0.4% p.a.
Higher yield
MNRS 7.24%
Larger fund
MNRS $280m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric MNRS
BetaShares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF
GOLD
Global X Physical Gold
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Global X
Tracks index
Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Gold Miners Currency Hedged AUD Index
LBMA Gold Price
Categories
Intl, Commodities, Thematic
Commodities
Listed since
2016 (10 yrs)
2003 (23 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$280m
—
Cost & income
Management fee
0.57%
0.4%
Dividend yield
7.24%
—
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
25%
0%
Tax drag 2.92% 0%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
57.8%
net
—
3-year return
51.3%
net
—
5-year return
24.9%
net
—
10-year return
15.6%
net
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
38.1%
—
Volatility (5y)
34.8%
—
Volatility (10y)
32.2%
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.18
—
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.72
—
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.54
—
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

MNRS BetaShares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF
  • Top-1% returns over 3 years (2nd of 236 ETFs we track).
  • High 7.24% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.
GOLD Global X Physical Gold
  • Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: PMGOLD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between MNRS vs GOLD?

MNRS and GOLD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GOLD carries the lower management fee (0.4%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - MNRS vs GOLD?

GOLD has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus MNRS 0.57%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MNRS pays the higher at 7.24%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

MNRS is the larger fund by assets ($280m). 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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