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WIRE vs ETPMAG

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

At a glance

Comparing WIRE and ETPMAG. ETPMAG has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year and WIRE offers the higher at 3.26%.
Lower fee
ETPMAG 0.49% p.a.
Higher yield
WIRE 3.26%
Larger fund
WIRE $826m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric WIRE
Global X Copper Miners ETF
ETPMAG
Global X Physical Silver
Snapshot
Provider
Global X
Global X
Tracks index
Solactive Global Copper Miners Index
LBMA Silver Price
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Commodities
Commodities
Listed since
2021 (5 yrs)
2003 (23 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$826m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.65%
0.49%
Dividend yield
3.26%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
20%
0%
Tax drag 1.52% 0%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
72.3%
net
3-year return
24.1%
net
5-year return
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
27.9%
Volatility (5y)
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.77
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

WIRE Global X Copper Miners ETF
  • Top-1% returns over 1 year (3rd of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.
ETPMAG Global X Physical Silver
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: PMGOLD and GOLD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WIRE vs ETPMAG?

WIRE and ETPMAG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. ETPMAG carries the lower management fee (0.49%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WIRE vs ETPMAG?

ETPMAG has the lower management fee at 0.49% a year, versus WIRE 0.65%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

WIRE pays the higher at 3.26%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

WIRE is the larger fund by assets ($826m). 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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