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
- 35
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.54%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 6.02%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 42.56%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 30 / 100
The Best Precious Metals ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swisscanto (CH) Gold ETF EA CHF | Precious Metals, Gold | Mar 14, 2006 | 0.40% | 1.96% | 10.78% | 0.00% | 33 |
Best Precious Metals ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Precious Metals ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SLVO (58) and AGMI (47).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 58 | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 47 | 13.14M | May 2024 | |
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | 41 | 5.12B | Jul 2009 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 41 | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 41 | 36.82B | Apr 2006 |
Best-Performing Precious Metals ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Precious Metals ETFs is SIVR (19.25%).
Across the lineup, Precious Metals ETFs show an average 1-year return of 42.56% and an average 5-year return of 10.50%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | 19.25% | 5.12B | Jul 2009 | |
| iShares Silver Trust | 19.02% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 18.19% | 2.79B | Jan 2012 | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 17.81% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 17.73% | 7.51B | Sep 2009 |
Lowest-Cost Precious Metals ETFs
The top Precious Metals ETFs is IAUM (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.54%, 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% | 7.18B | Jun 2021 | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 469.03M | Jun 2022 | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 7.51B | Sep 2009 | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.49B | Aug 2017 |
Highest-Yield Precious Metals ETFs
The top Precious Metals ETFs is BEGS (79.07%).
Across the lineup, Precious Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 6.02%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ... | 79.07% | — | Feb 2025 | |
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 49.12% | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 22.94% | 175.24M | Jan 2013 | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 18.38% | 591.41M | Mar 2021 | |
| Kurv Silver Enhanced Income ETF | 17.82% | 96.83M | Sep 2025 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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