GLDM vs. VRNA

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

GLDM (SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust) is Gold fund tracking the LBMA Gold Price PM, while VRNA (Verona Pharma plc) is a stock. At a 0.04 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

GLDM vs. VRNA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) and Verona Pharma plc (VRNA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

GLDM

• 1D: 0.11%
• 1M: -7.40%
• YTD: -2.40%
• 6M: -2.09%
• 1Y: 22.58%
• 3Y*: 29.27%
• 5Y*: 17.41%
• 10Y*: —

VRNA

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GLDM vs. VRNA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust	-2.40%	64.20%	27.08%	13.04%	-0.47%	-4.01%	25.10%	18.10%	1.75%
VRNA Verona Pharma plc	0.00%	130.21%	133.60%	-23.92%	288.84%	-4.00%	21.74%	-40.41%	-36.39%

Correlation

The correlation between GLDM and VRNA is 0.06, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.06
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.05
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.04
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 26, 2018	0.04

Return for Risk

GLDM vs. VRNA — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

GLDM

GLDM Risk / Return Rank: 27
GLDM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 28
GLDM Sortino Ratio Rank: 25
GLDM Omega Ratio Rank: 31
GLDM Calmar Ratio Rank: 24
GLDM Martin Ratio Rank: 25

VRNA

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

GLDM vs. VRNA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) and Verona Pharma plc (VRNA). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	GLDM	VRNA	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.90	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.26	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.19	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.00	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.87	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	GLDM	VRNA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-24.35%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-24.35%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-24.35%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-24.35%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-21.96%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.27%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	8.44%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GLDM	VRNA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.73%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	23.93%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	27.15%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	18.13%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	16.98%	—	—

Dividends

GLDM vs. VRNA - Dividend Comparison

Neither GLDM nor VRNA has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GLDM and VRNA in my portfolio?

GLDM and VRNA have a correlation of 0.06, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.