GLDvsNUGTETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) belongs to the Gold segment. Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF (NUGT) is part of the Leveraged Equity segment. GLD is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 1.13% for NUGT. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GLD and NUGT below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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GLD vs NUGT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/09/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GLD NUGT | n/a-38.70% | n/a-47.56% | n/a-31.01% | n/a+68.68% | n/a+250.82% | n/a+81.75% |
| Flows | GLD NUGT | -+$55M | -+$86M | -+$46M | --$180M | --$622M | --$712M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GLD NUGT | n/a+106.91% | n/a+93.15% | n/a+75.82% | n/a+74.03% |
| Max drawdown | GLD NUGT | n/a-48.49% | n/a-59.49% | n/a-59.49% | n/a-73.79% |
| Max drawdown duration | GLD NUGT | n/a91d | n/a100d | n/a100d | n/a1093d |
Trading data
GLD | NUGT | |
Last sale 6/10/2026 at 1:30 PM | $374.58 | $114.44 |
| Previous close 06/09/2026 | $390.78 | $126.63 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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GLD | NUGT | |
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| Last price | $374.58 | $114.44 |
| 1D performance | -4.15% | -9.63% |
| AuM | $817.66 M | |
| E/R | 0.4% | 1.13% |
Characteristics
GLD | NUGT | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | Direxion |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index | MarketVector Global Gold Miners Index |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | Commodities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 18, 2004 | December 8, 2010 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Top 15 holdings
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Frequently asked questions about GLD and NUGT
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