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VanEck Gold Miners ETF

GDX - PCX
ETF Category
Materials
Asset Class
Equity
AUM
$14,430M
Expense Ratio
0.51% (Moderate)
Trading Volume
18.3M (Very High)
Issuer
VanEck
Number of Holdings
55
Inception Date
2006-05-16 (18 years)
Momentum
Very Weak Neutral Very Strong
AUM
Micro Large Very Large
Concentration
Very Low Moderate Very High
Volatility
Very Low Moderate Very High
Overview
Momentum
Concentration
ESG
P/E Ratio
22.43
Annual Dividend Rate
1.37%
Beta
0.77
50-Day Moving Average
$38.07
Price vs. 50-Day MA
9.54%
200-Day Moving Average
$37.77
Price vs. 200-Day MA
10.41%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$793M (-5% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
-$1,563M (-11% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
-$728M (-5% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
65.17%
% in Top 15 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
76.31%
% in Top 50 Holdings (Market Cap Weighted)
98.94%
ESG Score
6.4100
ESG Peer %
38.61
ESG Global %
46.57
Carbon Intensity (Tons CO2e/$M Sales)
322
ESG Exclusion %
2.00
Sustainable Impact %
0.00

SPDR Gold Shares

GLD - PCX
View GLD's Comps
A+
TaxGhost's "TG Grade" is calculated from 100+ datapoints including fundamental metrics, factors, country, correlation, sub-sector, and more.
Precious Metals
Commodity
AUM: $65,932M
Expense Ratio: 0.40% (Low)
Volume: 6.1M (High)
Issuer: World Gold Council
Holdings: 1
Inception: 2004-11-18 (20 years)
Neutral Momentum
Large AUM
Moderate Concentration
Low Volatility
Compare
Overview
Momentum
Concent.
ESG

This is an ETF that tracks a diversified group of gold mining companies, offering exposure to the gold sector. While it does not invest directly in gold like GLD, its performance is influenced by gold prices, making it a relevant comparison.

correlation
A+

correlation

Measures how closely the two assets' prices move together over time. A high correlation suggests similar market reactions and investor sentiment.

Pearson Correlation: 79%

R-squared: 62%

This indicates a strong positive relationship between the price movements of these assets.

network
A+

network

Evaluates the overlap in business networks, partnerships, and industry relationships, indicating similarity in market positioning and competitive landscape.

  • Common comparables: 4
  • GDX in GLD's comparables: Yes
  • GLD in GDX's comparables: No

A high score suggests the assets are often compared to each other and share many industry peers, indicating similar competitive environments and market perceptions.

volatility
B

volatility

Compares price volatility and risk profiles, indicating similarity in market behavior, risk, and potential for price swings.

  • GDX Beta: 0.77 (Low)
  • GLD Beta: 0.15 (No Correlation)
  • GDX 200-day Volatility: 32.19%
  • GLD 200-day Volatility: 16.46%

A high score suggests both assets have similar sensitivity to market movements, implying comparable risk levels and potential for both gains and losses.

momentum
A+

momentum

Compares recent price momentum, showing similarity in short-term market performance and investor sentiment.

  • GDX Price vs 200-day MA: 110%
  • GLD Price vs 200-day MA: 112%

Performance Comparison:

Period GDX GLD
Year_1 27% 26%
Year_3 3% 10%
Year_5 7% 11%

A high score indicates both assets are experiencing similar price trends relative to their recent history, suggesting comparable market enthusiasm or concern.

geo
A+

geo

Evaluates the geographical similarity of the assets based on country, currency, and exchange.

  • Currency: USD vs USD
  • Exchange: PCX vs PCX

A high score indicates that both assets operate in similar geographical markets, facing comparable economic conditions, regulations, and market dynamics.

sector
B-

sector

Compares the sector, industry, and other classifications of both assets.

  • ETF Category: Materials vs Precious Metals

A high score indicates that the assets operate in similar business areas, facing comparable market conditions, regulatory environments, and industry trends.

Partial matches are considered for more nuanced comparisons, allowing for a higher score even when classifications are not identical but closely related.

dividend
A+

dividend

Compares dividend policies, showing similarity in shareholder return strategies and income potential for investors.

  • GDX Dividend Yield: 1%
  • GLD Dividend Yield: 0%

A high score indicates similar approaches to returning capital to shareholders, suggesting comparable appeal to income-focused investors.

Select Mutual Comparables:

P/E Ratio
N/A
Annual Dividend Rate
0.00%
Beta
0.15
50-Day Moving Average
$256.98
Price vs. 50-Day MA
4.39%
200-Day Moving Average
$239.15
Price vs. 200-Day MA
12.17%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$3,516M (-5% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
-$9,287M (-14% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
$1,054M (2% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings
100%
% in Top 15 Holdings
100%
% in Top 50 Holdings
100%
ESG Score
N/A
ESG Peer %
N/A
ESG Global %
N/A
Carbon Intensity
N/A
ESG Exclusion %
N/A
Sustainable Impact %
N/A

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF

PICK - BTS
View PICK's Comps
A+
TaxGhost's "TG Grade" is calculated from 100+ datapoints including fundamental metrics, factors, country, correlation, sub-sector, and more.
Materials
Equity
AUM: $1,039M
Expense Ratio: 0.39% (Low)
Volume: 219.8K (Moderate)
Issuer: BlackRock, Inc.
Holdings: 259
Inception: 2012-01-31 (13 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Very Low Concentration
Moderate Volatility
Compare
Overview
Momentum
Concent.
ESG

The VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF invests primarily in gold mining companies, which, like PICK, are part of the broader materials sector and benefit from commodity price movements.

correlation
A+

correlation

Measures how closely the two assets' prices move together over time. A high correlation suggests similar market reactions and investor sentiment.

Pearson Correlation: 59%

R-squared: 35%

This indicates a moderate positive relationship between the price movements of these assets.

network
A+

network

Evaluates the overlap in business networks, partnerships, and industry relationships, indicating similarity in market positioning and competitive landscape.

  • Common comparables: 1
  • GDX in PICK's comparables: Yes
  • PICK in GDX's comparables: No

A high score suggests the assets are often compared to each other and share many industry peers, indicating similar competitive environments and market perceptions.

valuation
A-

valuation

Compares valuation metrics to assess if the assets are valued similarly by the market, indicating comparable investor expectations and perceived growth potential.

  • P/E Ratio: 22.43 vs 6.34

A high score indicates that the market values these assets similarly relative to their financials, suggesting comparable growth expectations and risk profiles.

volatility
A-

volatility

Compares price volatility and risk profiles, indicating similarity in market behavior, risk, and potential for price swings.

  • GDX Beta: 0.77 (Low)
  • PICK Beta: 1.18 (Average)
  • GDX 200-day Volatility: 32.19%
  • PICK 200-day Volatility: 20.21%

A high score suggests both assets have similar sensitivity to market movements, implying comparable risk levels and potential for both gains and losses.

momentum
A+

momentum

Compares recent price momentum, showing similarity in short-term market performance and investor sentiment.

  • GDX Price vs 200-day MA: 110%
  • PICK Price vs 200-day MA: 95%

Performance Comparison:

Period GDX PICK
Year_1 27% -5%
Year_3 3% -2%
Year_5 7% 12%

A high score indicates both assets are experiencing similar price trends relative to their recent history, suggesting comparable market enthusiasm or concern.

geo
A+

geo

Evaluates the geographical similarity of the assets based on country, currency, and exchange.

  • Currency: USD vs USD
  • Exchange: PCX vs BTS

A high score indicates that both assets operate in similar geographical markets, facing comparable economic conditions, regulations, and market dynamics.

sector
A+

sector

Compares the sector, industry, and other classifications of both assets.

  • ETF Category: Materials vs Materials

A high score indicates that the assets operate in similar business areas, facing comparable market conditions, regulatory environments, and industry trends.

Partial matches are considered for more nuanced comparisons, allowing for a higher score even when classifications are not identical but closely related.

dividend
B

dividend

Compares dividend policies, showing similarity in shareholder return strategies and income potential for investors.

  • GDX Dividend Yield: 1%
  • PICK Dividend Yield: 4%

A high score indicates similar approaches to returning capital to shareholders, suggesting comparable appeal to income-focused investors.

Select Mutual Comparables:

P/E Ratio
6.34
Annual Dividend Rate
3.91%
Beta
1.18
50-Day Moving Average
$35.96
Price vs. 50-Day MA
3.62%
200-Day Moving Average
$39.30
Price vs. 200-Day MA
-5.19%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$472M (-45% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
$59M (6% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
$852M (82% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings
49%
% in Top 15 Holdings
58%
% in Top 50 Holdings
82%
ESG Score
5.9300
ESG Peer %
53.33
ESG Global %
36.58
Carbon Intensity
594
ESG Exclusion %
13.83
Sustainable Impact %
0.85

SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF

XME - PCX
View XME's Comps
A
TaxGhost's "TG Grade" is calculated from 100+ datapoints including fundamental metrics, factors, country, correlation, sub-sector, and more.
Materials
Equity
AUM: $2,049M
Expense Ratio: 0.35% (Very Low)
Volume: 1.5M (High)
Issuer: State Street
Holdings: 37
Inception: 2006-06-19 (18 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Moderate Concentration
High Volatility
Compare
Overview
Momentum
Concent.
ESG

The VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF primarily includes gold mining companies, offering a specific focus within the mining sector, comparable to XME's broader metals focus.

correlation
A-

correlation

Measures how closely the two assets' prices move together over time. A high correlation suggests similar market reactions and investor sentiment.

Pearson Correlation: 42%

R-squared: 18%

This indicates a weak positive relationship between the price movements of these assets.

network
A

network

Evaluates the overlap in business networks, partnerships, and industry relationships, indicating similarity in market positioning and competitive landscape.

  • Common comparables: 0
  • GDX in XME's comparables: Yes
  • XME in GDX's comparables: No

A high score suggests the assets are often compared to each other and share many industry peers, indicating similar competitive environments and market perceptions.

valuation
A

valuation

Compares valuation metrics to assess if the assets are valued similarly by the market, indicating comparable investor expectations and perceived growth potential.

  • P/E Ratio: 22.43 vs 9.17

A high score indicates that the market values these assets similarly relative to their financials, suggesting comparable growth expectations and risk profiles.

volatility
A+

volatility

Compares price volatility and risk profiles, indicating similarity in market behavior, risk, and potential for price swings.

  • GDX Beta: 0.77 (Low)
  • XME Beta: 1.48 (High)
  • GDX 200-day Volatility: 32.19%
  • XME 200-day Volatility: 24.29%

A high score suggests both assets have similar sensitivity to market movements, implying comparable risk levels and potential for both gains and losses.

momentum
A+

momentum

Compares recent price momentum, showing similarity in short-term market performance and investor sentiment.

  • GDX Price vs 200-day MA: 110%
  • XME Price vs 200-day MA: 93%

Performance Comparison:

Period GDX XME
Year_1 27% 13%
Year_3 3% 10%
Year_5 7% 18%

A high score indicates both assets are experiencing similar price trends relative to their recent history, suggesting comparable market enthusiasm or concern.

geo
A+

geo

Evaluates the geographical similarity of the assets based on country, currency, and exchange.

  • Currency: USD vs USD
  • Exchange: PCX vs PCX

A high score indicates that both assets operate in similar geographical markets, facing comparable economic conditions, regulations, and market dynamics.

sector
A+

sector

Compares the sector, industry, and other classifications of both assets.

  • ETF Category: Materials vs Materials

A high score indicates that the assets operate in similar business areas, facing comparable market conditions, regulatory environments, and industry trends.

Partial matches are considered for more nuanced comparisons, allowing for a higher score even when classifications are not identical but closely related.

dividend
A+

dividend

Compares dividend policies, showing similarity in shareholder return strategies and income potential for investors.

  • GDX Dividend Yield: 1%
  • XME Dividend Yield: 1%

A high score indicates similar approaches to returning capital to shareholders, suggesting comparable appeal to income-focused investors.

Select Mutual Comparables:

P/E Ratio
9.17
Annual Dividend Rate
0.76%
Beta
1.48
50-Day Moving Average
$59.05
Price vs. 50-Day MA
-2.96%
200-Day Moving Average
$61.45
Price vs. 200-Day MA
-6.75%
1 Year Fund Flow
-$182M (-9% of AUM)
3 Year Fund Flow
-$283M (-14% of AUM)
5 Year Fund Flow
$608M (30% of AUM)
% in Top 10 Holdings
50%
% in Top 15 Holdings
70%
% in Top 50 Holdings
100%
ESG Score
5.6700
ESG Peer %
47.33
ESG Global %
31.86
Carbon Intensity
716
ESG Exclusion %
4.48
Sustainable Impact %
2.26
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SPDR Gold Shares

GLD - PCX
A+
$268.25 -1.37 (-0.51%)
Precious Metals
Commodity
AUM: $65,932M
Expense Ratio: 0.40% (Low)
Volume: 6.1M (High)
Issuer: World Gold Council
Holdings: 1
Inception: 2004-11-18 (20 years)
Neutral Momentum
Large AUM
Moderate Concentration
Low Volatility

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF

PICK - BTS
A+
$37.26 +1.65 (4.63%)
Materials
Equity
AUM: $1,039M
Expense Ratio: 0.39% (Low)
Volume: 219.8K (Moderate)
Issuer: BlackRock, Inc.
Holdings: 259
Inception: 2012-01-31 (13 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Very Low Concentration
Moderate Volatility

SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF

XME - PCX
A
$57.30 +1.75 (3.15%)
Materials
Equity
AUM: $2,049M
Expense Ratio: 0.35% (Very Low)
Volume: 1.5M (High)
Issuer: State Street
Holdings: 37
Inception: 2006-06-19 (18 years)
Weak Momentum
Medium AUM
Moderate Concentration
High Volatility