iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING) belongs to the Gold category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with RING. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RING
RING charges 0.39% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | 6.41B | Jun 2021 | RING vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 27.70B | Jun 2018 | RING vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 415.33M | Jun 2022 | RING vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.37B | Aug 2017 | RING vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 6.81B | Sep 2009 | RING vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RING
RING has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 4 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 37.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 37 | 279.82M | Mar 2015 | RING vs SGDJ | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 35 | 446.44M | Mar 2022 | RING vs GDE | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 33 | 141.74M | Feb 2025 | RING vs GBUG | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 32 | 107.26M | Nov 2010 | RING vs GOEX | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 28 | 23.05B | May 2006 | RING vs GDX |
Top Performing RING Alternatives (YTD)
RING is at -13.45% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 7.37%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 7.37% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | RING vs DGZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 3.86% | 113.41M | Dec 2008 | RING vs GLL | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | -1.12% | 446.44M | Mar 2022 | RING vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -4.89% | 51.07M | Jan 2021 | RING vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -6.48% | 169.31M | Jan 2013 | RING vs GLDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RING
RING has 48.36% 1-year volatility. There are 23 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.68% | 51.07M | Jan 2021 | RING vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | 16.45% | 169.31M | Jan 2013 | RING vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 21.83% | 478.03M | Jun 2025 | RING vs IAUI | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 24.90% | 510.89M | Mar 2021 | RING vs IGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 25.07% | 25.43M | Apr 2025 | RING vs GOLI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RING
RING has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.91%. There are 18 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -12.43% | 51.07M | Jan 2021 | RING vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -15.81% | 169.31M | Jan 2013 | RING vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | -22.50% | 478.03M | Jun 2025 | RING vs IAUI | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | -22.66% | 446.44M | Mar 2022 | RING vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -23.84% | 510.89M | Mar 2021 | RING vs IGLD |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | RING vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | RING vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | RING vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | RING vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | RING vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | RING vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | RING vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | RING vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | RING vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | RING vs ACWI |
Often Compared With RING
Investors most often compare RING with GLD, SLVP, AUMI. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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