Themes Gold Miners ETF (AUMI) belongs to the Gold category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AUMI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AUMI
AUMI charges 0.35% annually. There are 9 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | 6.34B | Jun 2021 | AUMI vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | AUMI vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 415.34M | Jun 2022 | AUMI vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.34B | Aug 2017 | AUMI vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 6.73B | Sep 2009 | AUMI vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AUMI
AUMI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 6 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 48.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 48 | 272.75M | Mar 2015 | AUMI vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 44 | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | AUMI vs GBUG | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 44 | 104.44M | Nov 2010 | AUMI vs GOEX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 42 | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | AUMI vs GDE | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 38 | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | AUMI vs GDXJ |
Top Performing AUMI Alternatives (YTD)
AUMI is at -14.59% YTD. There are 28 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 4.59% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | AUMI vs DGZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 1.26% | 124.20M | Dec 2008 | AUMI vs GLL | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 0.83% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | AUMI vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -3.76% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | AUMI vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -4.83% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | AUMI vs GLDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AUMI
AUMI has 50.92% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.42% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | AUMI vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | 16.75% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | AUMI vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 22.13% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | AUMI vs IAUI | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 25.12% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | AUMI vs IGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 25.26% | 22.65M | Apr 2025 | AUMI vs GOLI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AUMI
AUMI has a 1-year max drawdown of -39.84%. There are 25 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -12.43% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | AUMI vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -15.81% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | AUMI vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | -22.50% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | AUMI vs IAUI | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | -22.66% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | AUMI vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -23.84% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | AUMI vs IGLD |
Other ETFs from Themes
The 10 most viewed Themes ETFs shown here include NATO, GSIB, URAN and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $57M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 33 | 11.23% | — | Oct 2024 | AUMI vs NATO | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | Financials Equities | 91 | 23.08% | 48.36M | Dec 2023 | AUMI vs GSIB | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 13 | -10.15% | — | Sep 2024 | AUMI vs URAN | |
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 32 | 0.20% | 56.52M | Apr 2024 | AUMI vs BOTT | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 54 | -5.79% | 10.47M | May 2024 | AUMI vs AGMI | |
| Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF | Artificial Intelligence, Technology Equities | 12 | -8.91% | 26.54M | Dec 2023 | AUMI vs WISE | |
| Themes Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities | 43 | 37.75% | 4.84M | Dec 2023 | AUMI vs SPAM | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 92 | 24.28% | 3.23M | Dec 2023 | AUMI vs SMCF | |
| Themes Cloud Computing ETF | Technology Equities | 11 | 2.56% | 1.91M | Dec 2023 | AUMI vs CLOD | |
| Themes Natural Monopoly ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 1.65M | Dec 2023 | AUMI vs CZAR |
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Investors most often compare AUMI with RING, IAU, EUAD. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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