U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF
ETF
GOAU
Price as of:
$42.08
- $1.00
- 2.33%
Primary Theme
fund company
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-1.1%
1 yr return
39.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
34.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
15.1%
Net Assets
$187 M
Holdings in Top 10
57.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$43.1
$28.28
$56.22
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.60%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 81.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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GOAU - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -1.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 34.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 15.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 1.20%
- Dividend Yield 1.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameU.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF
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Fund Family NameU.S. Global Investors
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Inception DateJun 27, 2017
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Shares Outstanding5300000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerRalph Aldis
Fund Description
The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in exchange-listed common stock (or American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”)) of U.S. and international (including emerging markets) companies that earn at least 50 percent of their aggregate revenue from precious metals (“Precious Metal Companies”). Precious metals consist of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. 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”). For purposes of the Fund’s 80% policy, the specific precious metals from which Precious Metals Companies derive their revenue may change over time. U.S. Global Investors, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”), generally expects the Fund to be predominantly invested in Gold Companies.
The Adviser selects the Fund’s holdings from an initial universe of investments that consists of common stocks or ADRs of Precious Metals Companies across the globe that earn at least 50 percent of their aggregate revenue from precious metals through active (i.e., mining or production) or passive (i.e., owning royalties or production streams) means. The universe of Precious Metals Companies is screened by the Adviser for investibility (i.e., must be listed on a securities exchange) and liquidity (i.e., minimum average daily value traded). Precious Metals Companies that rely primarily on debt to finance their business are not included in the Fund by the Adviser. To qualify for inclusion in the Fund’s portfolio, Precious Metals Companies must have their common stock or a sponsored ADR listed on one of the following exchanges: Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture, New York Stock Exchange (main market only), Nasdaq, London Stock Exchange (main market only), Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Johannesburg Stock Exchange, or Australian Securities Exchange. At the time of each portfolio rebalance conducted by the Adviser, the Fund invests at least 30% of its assets in Precious Metals Companies whose stock is listed on an exchange in the United States or Canada and that earn a majority of their revenue from gold and silver, and the top three such companies will each receive a 10% holdings allocation. In selecting Precious Metal Companies for inclusion in the Fund’s portfolio and in allocating Fund assets among such Precious Metal Companies, the Adviser considers, on at least a quarterly basis, fundamental factors such as free cash flow and momentum. The Adviser may re-allocate (buy or sell) Fund investments on a more frequent basis in response to market shifts and/or to adapt to changes in revenue momentum, relative value,
macroeconomic sensitivity, and global trade policy.The Adviser intends to rebalance the Fund's portfolio on at least a quarterly basis, however, may do so more frequently in the Adviser’s discretion.
As of March 31, 2026, the Fund has significant exposure to investments in Canada and the United States.
In addition, the Fund expects to have significant investment exposure (i.e., more than 25% of the Fund’s total assets) to securities issued by companies in the metals and mining industry. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to the metals and mining industry may vary over time.
The Fund may include small-, mid-, and large-capitalization companies.
GOAU - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GOAU Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.1% | -1.7% | 34.5% | 98.44% |
| 1 Yr | 39.7% | 39.7% | 180.8% | 100.00% |
| 3 Yr | 34.5%* | 7.2% | 54.6% | 96.88% |
| 5 Yr | 15.1%* | 4.0% | 23.8% | 81.25% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 5.9% | 19.3% | 69.49% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GOAU Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 124.7% | 46.7% | 197.0% | 92.19% |
| 2024 | 11.4% | -36.6% | 20.9% | 46.88% |
| 2023 | 9.6% | -19.2% | 10.1% | 3.13% |
| 2022 | -13.0% | -32.9% | -1.3% | 35.94% |
| 2021 | -10.4% | -51.0% | 70.4% | 29.69% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GOAU Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -1.1% | -1.7% | 34.5% | 98.44% |
| 1 Yr | 39.7% | 39.7% | 180.8% | 100.00% |
| 3 Yr | 34.5%* | 7.2% | 54.6% | 96.88% |
| 5 Yr | 15.1%* | 4.0% | 23.8% | 81.25% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 5.9% | 19.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GOAU Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 126.7% | 51.9% | 202.8% | 95.31% |
| 2024 | 13.8% | -35.0% | 23.9% | 57.81% |
| 2023 | 10.7% | -19.2% | 12.3% | 3.13% |
| 2022 | -11.7% | -32.9% | 2.7% | 32.81% |
| 2021 | -9.6% | -23.6% | 80.2% | 48.44% |
GOAU - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| GOAU | Category Low | Category High | GOAU % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 187 M | 46.8 M | 27.3 B | 89.06% |
| Number of Holdings | 30 | 23 | 285 | 93.75% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 113 M | 27 M | 17.1 B | 87.50% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 57.58% | 29.2% | 76.2% | 34.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Royal Gold Inc 10.38%
- Franco-Nevada Corp 10.12%
- OR Royalties Inc 8.79%
- Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC 5.93%
- DPM Metals Inc 3.99%
- Gold Fields Ltd 3.85%
- Torex Gold Resources Inc 3.81%
- IAMGOLD Corp 3.81%
- Coeur Mining Inc 3.74%
- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd 3.16%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GOAU % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.58% | 73.98% | 160.26% | 56.25% |
| Cash | 8.27% | 0.00% | 10.19% | 9.38% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.09% | 70.31% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.04% | 92.19% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 70.31% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.00% | 73.44% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GOAU % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 100.00% | 93.10% | 100.00% | 50.00% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 70.31% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.19% | 70.31% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 70.31% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.56% | 71.88% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 70.31% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 70.31% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.88% | 70.31% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 70.31% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 70.31% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.75% | 70.31% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GOAU % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 70.74% | 4.60% | 88.69% | 10.94% |
| Non US | 26.84% | 0.00% | 155.66% | 90.63% |
GOAU - Expenses
Operational Fees
| GOAU Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% | 0.39% | 3.47% | 82.81% |
| Management Fee | 0.60% | 0.35% | 1.00% | 32.81% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.10% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| GOAU Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| GOAU Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| GOAU Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 81.00% | 1.00% | 114.00% | 85.48% |
GOAU - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| GOAU | Category Low | Category High | GOAU % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.95% | 0.00% | 4.36% | 45.31% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| GOAU | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | SemiAnnual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| GOAU | Category Low | Category High | GOAU % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.20% | -18.00% | 5.11% | 14.06% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| GOAU | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Semi-Annually | Semi-Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2024 | $0.400 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.168 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.240 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.151 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $1.231 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
GOAU - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Ralph Aldis
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 27, 2017
4.93
4.9%
Ralph P. Aldis, CFA, is a Portfolio Manager for U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Aldis has served as senior research analyst of the U.S. Global Investors, Inc. since 2001. Previously he was with United Services Advisors as director of research and analysis since April 1989. Before that, he spent three years in the research department at Neil A. Eisner and Company, and he also worked as a research assistant at Southwest Energy Associates during the summer of 1986. He is a member of the Society of Economic Geologists and the San Antonio Society of Financial Analysts.
Frank Holmes
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 27, 2017
4.93
4.9%
Mr. Holmes is Chief Executive Officer since 1989 and Chief Investment Officer since 1999 at U.S. Global Investors, Inc. Mr. Holmes had investment banking experience in the international capital markets and the gold mining industry. He was formerly President and Chairman of the Toronto Society of the Investment Dealers Association and a member of the Toronto Stock Exchange's Listing Committee as well as a member seat holder of the stock exchanges in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Alberta.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | 34.34 | 11.87 | 24.93 |