GLDMvsGLDETF Comparison
The ETFs State Street SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) and State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. GLDM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1%, versus 0.4% for GLD. GLDM is down -2.87% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4.43B in YTD flows. GLD performs worse with -6.55% YTD performance, and -$7.22B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GLDM and GLD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
GLDM vs GLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GLDM GLD | -10.53%-13.87% | -18.43%-20.65% | -2.87%-6.55% | +23.31%+21.90% | +113.55%+106.22% | +123.15%+112.39% |
| Flows | GLDM GLD | +$265M-$2.78B | +$1.76B-$9.14B | +$4.43B-$7.22B | +$9.11B+$9.11B | +$13.21B+$12.82B | +$14.80B+$7.71B |
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GLDM GLD | +27.69%+27.66% | +25.50%+26.99% | +19.21%+19.85% | +17.58%+18.18% |
| Max drawdown | GLDM GLD | -20.59%-20.65% | -24.64%-24.72% | -24.64%-24.72% | -24.64%-24.72% |
| Max drawdown duration | GLDM GLD | 92d92d | 134d133d | 134d133d | 134d133d |
GLDM | GLD | |
Last sale 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM | $83.32 | $386.54 |
| Previous close 06/11/2026 | $83.23 | $386.32 |
| Consolidated volume 06/11/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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GLDM | GLD | |
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| Last price | $83.32 | $386.54 |
| 1D performance | +0.11% | +0.06% |
| AuM | $28.46 B | $132.78 B |
| E/R | 0.1% | 0.4% |
GLDM | GLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | Commodities | Commodities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 25, 2018 | November 18, 2004 |
| ESG | No | No |
