The Best Gold Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Gold mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 25
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 1.06%
- Avg. Yield
- 8.23%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 53.45%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 24 / 100
The Best Gold Mutual Funds
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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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5 Years
Best Gold Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Gold Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FKRCX (35) and FGPMX (34).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 35 | — | May 1969 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 34 | — | May 2013 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 34 | — | Apr 2010 | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 30 | — | Mar 2010 | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 30 | — | Feb 1956 |
Best-Performing Gold Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Gold Mutual funds is FGPMX (22.78%).
Across the lineup, Gold Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 53.45% and an average 5-year return of 19.38%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 22.78% | — | May 2013 | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 22.75% | — | Feb 1956 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 22.66% | — | Apr 2010 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 22.35% | — | May 1969 | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 22.14% | — | Mar 2010 |
Lowest-Cost Gold Mutual funds
The top Gold Mutual funds is USG (0.45%).
With an average expense ratio of 1.06%, Gold Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 0.45% | — | Nov 2021 | |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.48% | — | Jan 2018 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 0.54% | — | May 2013 | |
| Fidelity Advisor Gold Fund Class Z | 0.60% | — | Dec 1985 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 0.62% | — | Apr 2010 |
Highest-Yield Gold Mutual funds
The top Gold Mutual funds is USG (29.26%).
Across the lineup, Gold Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 8.23%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 29.26% | — | Nov 2021 | |
| Gabelli Gold Fund | 16.11% | — | Jul 1994 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 10.80% | — | May 1969 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 9.85% | — | Apr 2010 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 9.70% | — | May 2013 |
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Top Mutual funds Comparisons
Compare the top Mutual funds symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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