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U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF
GOAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -18.29% | -23.80% | -11.40% | +28.60% | +122.64% | +87.45% |
| Flows | +$8M | +$11M | +$18M | +$20M | -$7M | -$16M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | U.S. Global ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 24 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 27, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 24
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Latest news about GOAU
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +50.87% | +42.09% | +34.27% | +33.47% |
Max drawdown | -27.28% | -35.98% | -35.98% | -48.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 92d | 101d | 101d | 884d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 719d |
What type of ETF is GOAU?
GOAU is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by U.S. Global ETFs.
What does GOAU invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Precious Metals Miners Equities. It is part of the segment: Uncategorized Equities.
What is the expense ratio of GOAU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GOAU is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GOAU launched?
GOAU was launched on June 27, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GOAU?
GOAU is issued by U.S. Global ETFs.
What is the AUM of GOAU?
As of June 11, 2026, GOAU manages $175.85 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GOAU performed recently?
As of June 11, 2026, GOAU delivered a return of -18.29% over the past month (1M performance), -23.8% over the past three months (3M), and -11.4% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GOAU?
As of June 11, 2026, GOAU has seen net flows of +$8M in the past month (1M flow) and +$18M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GOAU pay dividends?
As of June 11, 2026, GOAU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.06%.
How many holdings are in GOAU
As of April 30, 2026, GOAU holds 24 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GOAU?
As of April 30, 2026, GOAU holds 24 securities, with 62.91% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GOAU?
As of April 30, 2026, GOAU holds a portfolio of 24 underlyings, with its largest positions including ROYAL GOLD, FRANCO NEVADA and CA26139R1091. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GOAU invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, GOAU has its largest geographic exposures in Canada and USA.
What sectors or themes does GOAU focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, GOAU is primarily exposed to Materials.
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