GOAU vs. GDX ETF Comparison

Comparison of U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (GOAU) to Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

GOAU

U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF

GOAU Description

The investment seeks to track the performance, before fees and expenses, of the U.S. Global Go Gold and Precious Metal Miners Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in Precious Metals Companies and at least 20% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in Precious Metals Companies that primarily derive their revenue from gold. The index is composed of the exchange-listed common stock (or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs)) of U.S. and international (including emerging markets) companies that earn at least 50 percent of their aggregate revenue from precious metals. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$21.34

Average Daily Volume

21,575

Number of Holdings ^*

3

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

GDX

Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF

GDX Description

The investment seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks and American depositary receipts of companies involved in the gold mining industry. Such companies may include medium-capitalization companies and foreign issuers. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Gold Miners Index. It may also utilize convertible securities and participation notes to seek performance that corresponds to the Gold Miners Index. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$38.14

Average Daily Volume

22,170,607

Number of Holdings ^*

9

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market

Performance

Period	GOAU	GDX
30 Days	-10.34%	-13.50%
60 Days	-2.09%	-5.85%
90 Days	1.94%	-3.05%
12 Months	33.18%	32.53%

3 Overlapping Holdings

	Symbol	Grade	Weight in GOAU	Weight in GDX	Overlap
	DRD	D	2.55%	0.27%	0.27%
	HMY	D	3.25%	1.85%	1.85%
	RGLD	C	10.78%	3.06%	3.06%

GOAU Overweight 0 Positions Relative to GDX

	Symbol	Grade	Weight

GOAU Underweight 6 Positions Relative to GDX

	Symbol	Grade	Weight
	NEM	D	-12.25%
	GOLD	C	-7.75%
	GFI	D	-4.08%
	HL	D	-1.17%
	BVN	D	-1.04%
	CDE	C	-0.83%

GOAU: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Gold

Keywords: Molybdenum Gold Gold Mining Harmony Gold Smelting

GDX: Top Represented Industries & Keywords

Industries: Gold Industrial Metals & Minerals

Keywords: Mining Gold Copper Gold Mining Molybdenum Silver Mining In The United States Base Metal Bullion Electrical Transmission Harmony Gold Lead Metals Precious And Base Metal S&P 500 Silver Smelting Zinc