PMGOLD vs GLDN - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing PMGOLD and GLDN. PMGOLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, PMGOLD has the higher 1 year return at 13.4% a year, and PMGOLD offers the higher at 0%.

Lower fee

PMGOLD 0.15% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

PMGOLD 13.4% p.a.

Higher yield

PMGOLD 0%

Larger fund

PMGOLD $2.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	PMGOLD Perth Mint Gold	GLDN iShares Physical Gold ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	iShares
Tracks index	LBMA Gold Price	LBMA Gold Price
Categories	Commodities	Commodities
Listed since	2003 (23 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$2.2bn	$400m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	0.18%
Dividend yield	0%	0%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	0%	—
Tax drag	0%	0%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	13.4% net	11.7% net
3-year return	25.4% net	—
5-year return	18.4% net	—
10-year return	12.5% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	18%	—
Volatility (5y)	15.8%	—
Volatility (10y)	14.7%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.13	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.95	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.73	—
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

PMGOLD Perth Mint Gold

Top-3% returns over 5 years (6th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Full PMGOLD analysis →

GLDN iShares Physical Gold ETF

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

Cheaper alternatives exist: PMGOLD and GXLD.

Full GLDN analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PMGOLD vs GLDN?

PMGOLD and GLDN are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. PMGOLD carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 1 year, PMGOLD has delivered the higher total return (13.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - PMGOLD vs GLDN?

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

Which has performed higher - PMGOLD vs GLDN?

Over the past 1 year, PMGOLD has delivered the higher total return at 13.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

PMGOLD 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.