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PMGOLD vs MNRS

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

At a glance

Comparing PMGOLD and MNRS. PMGOLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, PMGOLD has the higher 10 years return at 12.5% a year, and MNRS offers the higher at 9.49%.
Lower fee
PMGOLD 0.15% p.a.
Higher 10 years return
PMGOLD 12.5% p.a.
Higher yield
MNRS 9.49%
Higher risk-adjusted
PMGOLD Sharpe 0.73 (10y)
Lower volatility
PMGOLD 14.7% (10y)
Larger fund
PMGOLD $2.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric PMGOLD
Perth Mint Gold
MNRS
BetaShares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF
Snapshot
Provider
BetaShares
Tracks index
LBMA Gold Price
Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Gold Miners Currency Hedged AUD Index
Categories
Commodities
Intl, Commodities, Thematic
Listed since
2003 (23 yrs)
2016 (10 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$2.2bn
$201m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.15%
0.57%
Dividend yield
0%
9.49%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
0%
25%
Tax drag 0% 3.64%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
13.4%
net
43.7%
net
3-year return
25.4%
net
35.7%
net
5-year return
18.4%
net
16.8%
net
10-year return
12.5%
net
10.8%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
18%
34.9%
Volatility (5y)
15.8%
32.5%
Volatility (10y)
14.7%
31.2%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.13
0.93
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.95
0.54
Sharpe ratio (10y)
0.73
0.41
Bid/ask spread

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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.
MNRS BetaShares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF
  • Top-2% returns over 3 years (4th of 226 ETFs we track).
  • High 9.49% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PMGOLD vs MNRS?

PMGOLD and MNRS are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. PMGOLD carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 10 years, PMGOLD has delivered the higher total return (12.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - PMGOLD vs MNRS?

PMGOLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus MNRS 0.57%.

Which has performed higher - PMGOLD vs MNRS?

Over the past 10 years, PMGOLD has delivered the higher total return at 12.5% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MNRS pays the higher at 9.49%. 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.

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