The Best Precious Metals ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Precious Metals ETFs.
Precious metals ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track the price of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. They provide investors with exposure to the price movement of these metals without having to own them physically.
Precious metals ETFs invest in bullion or derivative instruments such as futures contracts to mirror the performance of the underlying metal. They are usually structured as passive investments and aim to track the price of the metal they are linked to as closely as possible.
- Number of ETFs
- 57
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.63%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 9.11%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 37.17%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 25 / 100
The Best Precious Metals ETFs
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Best Precious Metals ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Precious Metals ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are AGMI (51) and SLVO (50).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 51 | 13.36M | May 2024 | |
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 50 | 412.72M | Apr 2013 | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 44 | 3.79B | Nov 2012 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 44 | 893.65M | Jan 2012 | |
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 42 | 301.05M | Mar 2015 |
Best-Performing Precious Metals ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Precious Metals ETFs is DGP (31.37%).
Across the lineup, Precious Metals ETFs show an average 1-year return of 37.17% and an average 5-year return of 10.74%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 31.37% | 228.65M | Feb 2008 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 22.42% | 2.43B | Jan 2012 | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 20.97% | 25.30B | May 2006 | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 20.89% | 116.80M | Nov 2010 | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | 20.38% | 616.13M | Jul 2014 |
Lowest-Cost Precious Metals ETFs
The top Precious Metals ETFs is IAUM (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.63%, Precious Metals ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | 6.66B | Jun 2021 | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 28.75B | Jun 2018 | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 437.03M | Jun 2022 | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.43B | Aug 2017 | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 7.30B | Sep 2009 |
Highest-Yield Precious Metals ETFs
The top Precious Metals ETFs is GDXY (81.99%).
Across the lineup, Precious Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 9.11%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF | 81.99% | 239.60M | May 2024 | |
| Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ... | 77.49% | — | Feb 2025 | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 50.59% | 30.11M | Apr 2025 | |
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 50.12% | 412.72M | Apr 2013 | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 45.53% | 49.20M | Jan 2021 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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