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When evaluating costs, SLVX features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.55% for XGD. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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SLVX
XGD
| AuM | $27.74 M | $4,400.02 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.50% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.37% | 0.96% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SLVX | -8.22% | +15.27% | - | - | - |
XGD | -4.61% | +24.96% | +8.83% | +9.24% | +230.90% | |
| Flows | SLVX | +$3 M | +$21 M | - | - | - |
XGD | +$72 M | +$588 M | +$256 M | +$166 M | +$573 M |
SLVX vs XGD exposure
Countries
SLVX
Exposure data will be available soon
XGD
Canada
61.73%
USA
30.10%
Other
8.17%
Sectors
SLVX
Exposure data will be available soon
XGD
Non-Energy Materials
99.89%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SLVX
Exposure data will be available soon
XGD
Newmont Corp.
16.42%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
12.59%
Barrick Mining Corp.
9.16%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
8.35%
Franco-Nevada Corp.
6.19%
Anglogold Ashanti Plc
5.82%
Gold Fields Ltd.
5.06%
Kinross Gold Corp.
4.45%
Pan American Silver Corp.
2.67%
Coeur Mining, Inc.
2.62%
Diversification
SLVX
Exposure data will be available soon
XGD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 65 total
73.33%
Characteristics
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SLVX
XGD
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Solactive Global Silver Miners Index NTR - CAD | S&P/TSX Global Gold Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | - | 0.76% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2022 | March 23, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about SLVX and XGD
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SLVX or XGD?
As of October 16, 2026, SLVX manages $27.74 M in assets, while XGD manages $4.40 B. XGD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SLVX and XGD managed?
SLVX is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive Global Silver Miners Index NTR - CAD benchmark. XGD is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index - CAD benchmark.
How do the fees of SLVX and XGD compare?
SLVX has an expense ratio of 0.50%, while XGD has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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