Global X Gold Producers Index ETF (GLDX.TO) Alternatives

Global X Gold Producers Index ETF (GLDX.TO) belongs to the Commodity Producers Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GLDX.TO. 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 GLDX.TO

GLDX.TO charges 0.00% annually. Among ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLDX.TO alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
NRGY.TO	Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF	0.49%	Nov 6, 2024	GLDX.TO vs NRGY.TO
COPP.TO	Global X Copper Producers Index ETF	0.65%	May 16, 2022	GLDX.TO vs COPP.TO
CPCC.TO	Global X Copper Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	0.65%	Dec 1, 2025	GLDX.TO vs CPCC.TO
HEP.TO	Horizons Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	0.81%	Apr 11, 2011	GLDX.TO vs HEP.TO
HLIT.TO	Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF	0.89%	Jun 22, 2021	GLDX.TO vs HLIT.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLDX.TO

Among ETFs in the Commodity Producers Equities 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
NRGY.TO	Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF	90	Nov 6, 2024	GLDX.TO vs NRGY.TO
HURA.TO	Global X Uranium Index ETF	88	May 15, 2019	GLDX.TO vs HURA.TO
HLIT.TO	Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF	84	Jun 22, 2021	GLDX.TO vs HLIT.TO
COPP.TO	Global X Copper Producers Index ETF	82	May 16, 2022	GLDX.TO vs COPP.TO
HEP.TO	Horizons Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	79	Apr 11, 2011	GLDX.TO vs HEP.TO

Top Performing GLDX.TO Alternatives (YTD)

GLDX.TO alternatives from the Commodity Producers Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
NRGY.TO	Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF	30.90%	Nov 6, 2024	GLDX.TO vs NRGY.TO
HURA.TO	Global X Uranium Index ETF	11.72%	May 15, 2019	GLDX.TO vs HURA.TO
HLIT.TO	Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF	9.48%	Jun 22, 2021	GLDX.TO vs HLIT.TO
COPP.TO	Global X Copper Producers Index ETF	2.05%	May 16, 2022	GLDX.TO vs COPP.TO
CPCC.TO	Global X Copper Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	0.71%	Dec 1, 2025	GLDX.TO vs CPCC.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLDX.TO

GLDX.TO alternatives from the Commodity Producers Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
NRGY.TO	Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF	18.77%	Nov 6, 2024	GLDX.TO vs NRGY.TO
HLIT.TO	Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF	40.95%	Jun 22, 2021	GLDX.TO vs HLIT.TO
HEP.TO	Horizons Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	41.26%	Apr 11, 2011	GLDX.TO vs HEP.TO
COPP.TO	Global X Copper Producers Index ETF	42.64%	May 16, 2022	GLDX.TO vs COPP.TO
CPCC.TO	Global X Copper Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	43.22%	Dec 1, 2025	GLDX.TO vs CPCC.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLDX.TO

GLDX.TO alternatives from the Commodity Producers Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
NRGY.TO	Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas Index ETF	-16.18%	Nov 6, 2024	GLDX.TO vs NRGY.TO
HLIT.TO	Global X Lithium Producers Index ETF	-23.73%	Jun 22, 2021	GLDX.TO vs HLIT.TO
COPP.TO	Global X Copper Producers Index ETF	-28.09%	May 16, 2022	GLDX.TO vs COPP.TO
HEP.TO	Horizons Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	-28.86%	Apr 11, 2011	GLDX.TO vs HEP.TO
HURA.TO	Global X Uranium Index ETF	-30.61%	May 15, 2019	GLDX.TO vs HURA.TO

Other ETFs from Global X

Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
CASH.TO	Global X High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	99	0.35%	Nov 1, 2021	GLDX.TO vs CASH.TO
CBIL.TO	Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	99	0.30%	Apr 12, 2023	GLDX.TO vs CBIL.TO
QQCL.TO	Global X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-4.67%	Oct 10, 2023	GLDX.TO vs QQCL.TO
HXS.TO	Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF	S&P 500	45	-3.28%	Nov 30, 2010	GLDX.TO vs HXS.TO
HXT.TO	Global X S&P/TSX 60 Corporate Class ETF	Canada Equities	93	2.91%	Sep 14, 2010	GLDX.TO vs HXT.TO
HSAV.TO	Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF	Bank Loan	96	1.13%	Feb 5, 2020	GLDX.TO vs HSAV.TO
HBNK.TO	Global X Equal Weight Banks Index ETF	Financials Equities	98	1.67%	Jul 5, 2023	GLDX.TO vs HBNK.TO
CHPS.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	93	6.25%	Jun 21, 2021	GLDX.TO vs CHPS.TO
USCL.TO	Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	30	-5.43%	Jul 5, 2023	GLDX.TO vs USCL.TO
QQCC.TO	Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-3.61%	Sep 13, 2011	GLDX.TO vs QQCC.TO

Often Compared With GLDX.TO

What investors most often compare with GLDX.TO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
ZGD.TO	BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF	Gold	95	11.73%	Nov 14, 2012	GLDX.TO vs ZGD.TO

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