US Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (GOAU) Alternatives
US Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (GOAU) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GOAU. 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 GOAU
GOAU charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GOAU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | GOAU vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | GOAU vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | GOAU vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | GOAU vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | GOAU vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GOAU
Among ETFs in the Materials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | GOAU vs REMX | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | GOAU vs GOEX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | GOAU vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | GOAU vs EART | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 93 | Apr 19, 2010 | GOAU vs COPX |
Top Performing GOAU Alternatives (YTD)
GOAU alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 19.87% | May 8, 2007 | GOAU vs FXZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | GOAU vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 19.07% | Apr 7, 2010 | GOAU vs PSCM | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 16.42% | Jun 20, 2000 | GOAU vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 14.63% | Nov 1, 2006 | GOAU vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GOAU
GOAU alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.98% | Nov 9, 2007 | GOAU vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.92% | Jun 24, 2008 | GOAU vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.94% | Dec 16, 1998 | GOAU vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.37% | Sep 21, 2006 | GOAU vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.40% | Oct 21, 2013 | GOAU vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GOAU
GOAU alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | GOAU vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | GOAU vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | GOAU vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | GOAU vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | GOAU vs RSPM |
Other ETFs from US Global
Most popular US Global ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Jets ETF | Industrials Equities | 36 | -9.98% | Apr 28, 2015 | GOAU vs JETS | |
| U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF | Industrials Equities | 91 | 19.73% | Jan 19, 2022 | GOAU vs SEA | |
| U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 76 | 5.54% | Dec 30, 2024 | GOAU vs WAR |
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