- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Dec 9, 2025
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Gold, Precious Metals
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $6M
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Performance
AUAU Performance Chart
Global X Gold Miners ETF (AUAU) is down 2.7% since the beginning of the year. AUAU is currently trading at $36 per share.
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Returns By Period
Global X Gold Miners ETF
- 1D
- -2.62%
- 1M
- -2.84%
- YTD
- -2.67%
- 6M
- -3.64%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
AUAU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 10, 2025, AUAU's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +22.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -20.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, AUAU closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was May 6, 2026 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -12.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.34% | 22.70% | -20.94% | -2.92% | 0.74% | -7.02% | -2.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.18% | 4.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Gold Miners ETF has an annualized alpha of -16.37%, beta of 2.07, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 120.51% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.38% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.30 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -16.37%
- Beta
- 2.07
- R²
- 0.30
- Upside Capture
- 66.38%
- Downside Capture
- 120.51%
Expense Ratio
AUAU has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Gold Miners ETF (AUAU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AUAU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Gold Miners ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Global X Gold Miners ETF was 35.86%, occurring on Jun 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Global X Gold Miners ETF drawdown is 28.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -35.86%Jun 2026 | 3mo 10d | — | 3mo 22dMar 2026 - now |
2026 correction2026 | -17.66%Feb 2026 | 7d | 21d | 28dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.71%Jan 2026 | 4d | 4d | 8dDec 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.05%Dec 2025 | 4d | 3d | 7dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.88%Jan 2026 | 1d | 1d | 2dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AUAU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.86% | -56.78% | +20.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -28.11% | -2.49% | -25.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.95% | -10.72% | -3.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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