XMET vs WIRE vs GMTL vs ACDC - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing XMET, WIRE, GMTL, and ACDC. WIRE has the lowest management fee at 0.65% a year, WIRE has the highest 3 years return at 24.1% a year, and ACDC offers the highest at 13.29%.

Lowest fee

WIRE 0.65% p.a.

Highest 3 years return

WIRE 24.1% p.a.

Highest yield

ACDC 13.29%

Highest risk-adjusted

WIRE Sharpe 0.77 (3y)

Lowest volatility

ACDC 23.9% (3y)

Largest fund

WIRE $826m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	XMET BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF	WIRE Global X Copper Miners ETF	GMTL Global X Green Metal Miners ETF	ACDC Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	Global X	Global X	Global X
Tracks index	—	Solactive Global Copper Miners Index	—	Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic, Commodities	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	2021 (5 yrs)	—	2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$115m	$826m	$11m	$607m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.69%	0.65%	0.69%	0.69%
Dividend yield	4.06%	3.26%	9.58%	13.29%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	20%	—	35%
Tax drag	1.3%	1.52%	3.07%	5.09%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	53% net	72.3% net	49.7% net	40.6% net
3-year return	18.1% net	24.1% net	10.7% net	13.8% net
5-year return	—	—	—	11.1% net
10-year return	—	—	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	28.5%	27.9%	26.2%	23.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	—	21.3%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.58	0.77	0.36	0.49
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	0.45
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

XMET BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF

Top-3% returns over 1 year (10th of 308 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 4.06% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

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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%.

Full WIRE analysis →

GMTL Global X Green Metal Miners ETF

Top-4% returns over 1 year (12th of 308 ETFs we track).
High 9.58% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

Full GMTL analysis →

ACDC Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF

Top-6% returns over 1 year (19th of 308 ETFs we track).
High 13.29% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.46%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XMET vs WIRE vs GMTL vs ACDC?

XMET, WIRE, GMTL, and ACDC are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. WIRE carries the lowest management fee (0.65%). Over 3 years, WIRE has delivered the highest total return (24.1% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - XMET vs WIRE vs GMTL vs ACDC?

WIRE has the lowest management fee at 0.65% a year, versus XMET 0.69%, GMTL 0.69%, and ACDC 0.69%.

Which has performed highest - XMET vs WIRE vs GMTL vs ACDC?

Over the past 3 years, WIRE has delivered the highest total return at 24.1% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

ACDC pays the highest at 13.29%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

WIRE is the largest 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.