Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF (GBUG) Alternatives
Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF (GBUG) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GBUG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GBUG
GBUG charges 0.89% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GBUG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | GBUG vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | GBUG vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2022 | GBUG vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | GBUG vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | GBUG vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBUG
Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | GBUG vs AGMI | |
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 95 | Nov 28, 2012 | GBUG vs SILJ | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | GBUG vs SLVP | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | GBUG vs SIL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 93 | Jan 14, 2025 | GBUG vs SLVR |
Top Performing GBUG Alternatives (YTD)
GBUG alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 11.94% | May 16, 2006 | GBUG vs GDX | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 11.66% | Apr 19, 2010 | GBUG vs SIL | |
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 11.35% | Nov 28, 2012 | GBUG vs SILJ | |
| Themes Gold Miners ETF | 10.53% | Dec 12, 2023 | GBUG vs AUMI | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 10.52% | Sep 9, 2009 | GBUG vs SGOL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBUG
GBUG alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 13.97% | Jan 29, 2013 | GBUG vs GLDI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.76% | Mar 2, 2021 | GBUG vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.50% | Jul 26, 2018 | GBUG vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.52% | Sep 9, 2009 | GBUG vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.53% | Jun 15, 2021 | GBUG vs IAUM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBUG
GBUG alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | -13.73% | Jan 29, 2013 | GBUG vs GLDI | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | GBUG vs SLVO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | GBUG vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | GBUG vs AAAU | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -19.14% | May 16, 2014 | GBUG vs OUNZ |
Other ETFs from Sprott
Most popular Sprott ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 88 | 5.17% | Mar 4, 2024 | GBUG vs COPP | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 13.63% | Jul 15, 2014 | GBUG vs SGDM | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | Energy Equities | 96 | 17.03% | Feb 1, 2023 | GBUG vs SETM | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 95 | 1.20% | Feb 1, 2023 | GBUG vs COPJ | |
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 93 | 6.92% | Mar 31, 2015 | GBUG vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 85 | 18.53% | Feb 1, 2023 | GBUG vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | Precious Metals, Commodities | 58 | -7.36% | Dec 19, 2012 | GBUG vs SPPP | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 92 | 12.16% | Feb 1, 2023 | GBUG vs LITP | |
| Sprott Active Metals & Miners ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | — | 8.85% | Sep 9, 2025 | GBUG vs METL | |
| Sprott Nickel Miners ETF | Energy Equities | 87 | 4.61% | Mar 21, 2023 | GBUG vs NIKL |
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