VanEck Gold Miners ETF vs Global X Green Metal Miners ETF
These ETFs do not share enough listed holdings to estimate overlap.
Scored across Cost (35%), Fund size (20%), Holdings breadth (25%), Income (20%). Past performance is excluded.
See full breakdown ↓Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
GDX and GMTL are both Thematic ETFs. GDX has the lower management fee (0.53% vs 0.69% p.a.). A holdings overlap is not reliably estimable for this pair.
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
VanEck
Global X Green Metal Miners ETF
Global X
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
Which of GDX and GMTL fits depends on your objectives, not on one being superior. Where the two funds differ most:
Green highlights the leading comparison score, the factually lower fee, or the higher scale or income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly; sector and geography figures for some funds are category-inferred estimates, clearly labelled on each fund's page.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
Cost (management fee): GDX has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
Fund size (assets): GDX is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
Holdings breadth: GDX spreads exposure across more holdings (GDX 108, GMTL 53); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
Income (distribution yield): GDX distributes approximately 0.7% and GMTL approximately 0.18%; GDX carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
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Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns or distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
GDX top holdings
GMTL top holdings
Sector weights for GMTL are approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
GDX sectors
GMTL sectors
Geographic weights for GMTL are approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
GDX geography
GMTL geography
Choosing between GDX and GMTL depends on your goals, time horizon and current holdings, not on one being the right answer for everyone. The main differences are summarised above, with the complete data below.
GDX and GMTL do not share enough listed top holdings to reliably estimate a holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors on this page.
GDX has the lower management fee. GDX charges 0.53% per year ($53 per year on a $10,000 investment) and GMTL charges 0.69% per year ($69 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $16 per year per $10,000 invested.
GDX (VanEck Gold Miners ETF) manages approximately $1.1B and GMTL (Global X Green Metal Miners ETF) manages approximately $10.68M. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
GDX and GMTL do not share enough listed top holdings to estimate overlap, so whether holding both duplicates your exposure depends on their full constituent lists.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. GDX charges 0.53% and GMTL charges 0.69%, so GDX has the lower management fee. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only. This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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