Global X Gold Explorers ETF (GOEX) Alternatives
Global X Gold Explorers ETF (GOEX) 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 GOEX. 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 GOEX
GOEX charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GOEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | GOEX vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | GOEX vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | GOEX vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | GOEX vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | GOEX vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GOEX
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 | GOEX vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | GOEX vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | GOEX vs EART | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | GOEX vs COPX | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 93 | Jan 31, 2012 | GOEX vs RING |
Top Performing GOEX Alternatives (YTD)
GOEX alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | GOEX vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | GOEX vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | GOEX vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | GOEX vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | GOEX vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GOEX
GOEX alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | GOEX vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | GOEX vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | GOEX vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | GOEX vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | GOEX vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GOEX
GOEX 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 | GOEX vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | GOEX vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | GOEX vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | GOEX vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | GOEX vs RSPM |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | GOEX vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | GOEX vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | GOEX vs URA | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | GOEX vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | GOEX vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | GOEX vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | GOEX vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | GOEX vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | GOEX vs DAX | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 87 | 6.32% | Mar 6, 2017 | GOEX vs PAVE |
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