U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (GOAU)

NYSE Arca: GOAUExchange-traded fund from U.S. Global Investors.

  • Expense ratio0.63%
  • Net assets$173.3M
  • Dividend yield0.90%
  • 1-year return+3.59%
  • Holdings29

GOAU ETF price chart

GOAU quote & trading statistics

  • YTD-8.37%
  • 1 year+3.59%
  • 3 years+36.99%/yr
  • 5 years+18.35%/yr
  • 10 years0.00%/yr
1Y volatility
52.41%
3Y volatility
38.81%
3Y Sharpe ratio
1.07

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

GOAU top 10 holdings

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U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1FNVFranco-Nevada Corporation10.90%
2RGLDRoyal Gold Inc10.61%
3WPMWheaton Precious Metals Corp9.44%
43Y0TRIPLE FLAG PREC.MET.4.20%
5OROR Royalties Inc.4.15%
6TXGTorex Gold Resources Inc4.08%
7FVIFortuna Silver Mines Inc3.77%
8KKinross Gold Corp3.74%
9GFIGold Fields Ltd ADR3.46%
10KNTK92 Mining Inc3.16%

The top 10 holdings make up 57.5% of the fund (29 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.

GOAU sector weights

Basic Materials
100.0%

GOAU region weights

North America
77.9%
Australasia
11.5%
Africa/Middle East
8.7%
Latin America
2.0%
Asia Emerging
1.7%
United Kingdom
1.6%

GOAU asset allocation

Non-U.S. stocks
75.9%
U.S. stocks
19.6%
Cash
1.7%

GOAU market-cap breakdown

Mid cap
51.3%
Large cap
31.7%
Micro cap
8.4%
Small cap
4.5%

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

Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) 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 ("Gold Companies"). The fund is non-diversified.

GOAU ETF FAQ

What is the GOAU expense ratio?

U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.63%, or $63.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in GOAU?

U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF has about $173.3M in net assets.

What are the top holdings of GOAU?

The largest positions in GOAU are Franco-Nevada Corporation (10.90%), Royal Gold Inc (10.61%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (9.44%). The fund holds 29 securities in total.

How has GOAU performed?

GOAU returned +3.59% over the past year and +18.35% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does GOAU pay dividends?

GOAU has a dividend yield of 0.90%.

When was GOAU launched?

U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF began trading on June 27, 2017.