SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) Alternatives
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) 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 GLDM. 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 GLDM
GLDM charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLDM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | GLDM vs IAUM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2022 | GLDM vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | GLDM vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDM vs SGOL | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | Jul 26, 2018 | GLDM vs AAAU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLDM
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 95 | Nov 28, 2012 | GLDM vs SILJ | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | GLDM vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | GLDM vs SLVP | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | GLDM vs SIL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 93 | Jan 14, 2025 | GLDM vs SLVR |
Top Performing GLDM Alternatives (YTD)
GLDM alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | GLDM vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDM vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | GLDM vs IAU | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 8.61% | May 16, 2014 | GLDM vs OUNZ | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 8.57% | Aug 31, 2017 | GLDM vs BAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLDM
GLDM 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 | 13.84% | Jan 29, 2013 | GLDM vs GLDI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | GLDM vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | GLDM vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.51% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDM vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.51% | Jun 15, 2021 | GLDM vs IAUM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLDM
GLDM 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 | GLDM vs GLDI | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | GLDM vs SLVO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | GLDM vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | GLDM vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDM vs SGOL |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | GLDM vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | GLDM vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | GLDM vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | GLDM vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | GLDM vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | GLDM vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | GLDM vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | GLDM vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | GLDM vs DIA | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Financials Equities | 14 | -9.40% | Dec 16, 1998 | GLDM vs XLF |
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