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U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF
Trading data
GOAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.00% | +20.11% | +17.73% | +132.38% | +250.22% | +186.75% |
| Flows | +$2M | +$7M | +$6M | +$6M | -$15M | -$4M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +47.39% | +38.40% | +32.02% | +31.92% |
Max drawdown | -17.74% | -19.18% | -31.28% | -48.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 29d | 64d | 374d | 884d |
Time to recover | 22d | 46d | 226d | 719d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 21
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF is built to track the US Global GO GOLD And Precious Metal Miners Index TR - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | U.S. Global ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 21 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 27, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about GOAU
What type of ETF is GOAU?
GOAU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by U.S. Global ETFs.
What index does GOAU track?
GOAU tracks the US Global GO GOLD And Precious Metal Miners Index TR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GOAU invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Global Precious Metals Miners Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
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 March 10, 2026, GOAU manages $222.12 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GOAU performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, GOAU delivered a return of 0% over the past month (1M performance), 20.11% over the past three months (3M), and 17.73% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GOAU?
As of March 10, 2026, GOAU has seen net flows of +$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$6M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GOAU pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, GOAU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.8%.
How many holdings are in GOAU
As of January 31, 2026, GOAU holds 21 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 January 31, 2026, GOAU holds 21 securities, with 66.5% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GOAU?
As of January 31, 2026, GOAU holds a portfolio of 21 underlyings, with its largest positions including ROYAL GOLD, WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP and FRANCO NEVADA. 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 January 31, 2026, GOAU has its largest geographic exposures in Canada, USA and Australia.
What sectors or themes does GOAU focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, GOAU is primarily exposed to Materials.
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