The Best Precious Metals Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Precious Metals mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 30
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 1.19%
- Avg. Yield
- 10.79%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 40.47%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 15 / 100
The Best Precious Metals Mutual Funds
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Gold Equity Fund Institutional Class | Gold, Precious Metals | Apr 8, 2019 | 1.17% | -13.34% | — | 0.76% | 21 | ||||||||
| Sprott Gold Equity Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | Jun 28, 1998 | 1.44% | -13.43% | — | 0.77% | 19 | ||||||||
| First Eagle Gold Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | Aug 30, 1993 | 1.19% | -12.85% | 10.01% | 1.24% | 15 | ||||||||
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | Nov 26, 1985 | 1.53% | -2.17% | 1.60% | 91.76% | 30 | ||||||||
| USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund | Precious Metals | Aug 14, 1984 | 1.12% | -16.36% | 9.25% | 0.29% | 14 | ||||||||
| U.S. Global Investors Gold & Precious Metals Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | Jun 30, 1974 | 1.52% | -15.26% | 10.90% | 6.85% | 16 | ||||||||
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | Gold, Derivative Income, Precious Metals | Nov 2, 2021 | 0.45% | -7.20% | — | 30.03% | 9 |
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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5 Years
Best Precious Metals Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Precious Metals Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are UNWPX (30) and FGPMX (22).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | 30 | — | Nov 1985 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 22 | — | May 2013 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 22 | — | Apr 2010 | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 22 | — | Mar 2010 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 21 | — | May 1969 |
Best-Performing Precious Metals Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Precious Metals Mutual funds is EKWAX (21.73%).
Across the lineup, Precious Metals Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 40.47% and an average 5-year return of 16.44%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | 21.73% | — | Jan 1998 | |
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | 19.91% | — | Feb 1956 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Class R6 | 19.44% | — | May 2013 | |
| OCM Gold Atlas | 19.39% | — | Mar 2010 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 19.33% | — | Apr 2010 |
Lowest-Cost Precious Metals Mutual funds
The top Precious Metals Mutual funds is USG (0.45%).
With an average expense ratio of 1.19%, Precious Metals 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 Precious Metals Mutual funds
The top Precious Metals Mutual funds is UNWPX (91.76%).
Across the lineup, Precious Metals Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 10.79%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors World Precious Minerals Fund | 91.76% | — | Nov 1985 | |
| USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund | 30.03% | — | Nov 2021 | |
| Gabelli Gold Fund | 18.67% | — | Jul 1994 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | 12.61% | — | May 1969 | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund Advisor Cla... | 11.50% | — | Apr 2010 |
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