GOEX Performance — Global X Gold Explorers ETF
Data updated: 2026-09-29
GOEX returned −11.15% year to date and +62.06% over one year to Jul 2026. Annualised returns are +40.77% over 3 years and +18.93% over 5 years. The fund beat its Commodities category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $279, against $164 for the category, and to $162 over one year, against $134. Volatility over the past three years was 38.56% a year. In the 12 months to Jul 2026 the fund took in a net $20.1M, and assets reached $104.44M.
GOEX Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Global X Gold Explorers ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Commodities category average over the same months.
| Period | GOEX | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) | $162 | $134 |
| 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026) | $279 | $164 |
| 5 years (Aug 2021 – Jul 2026) | $238 | $174 |
| Since data start (Aug 2019 – Jul 2026) | $299 | $216 |
GOEX Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jul 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | −11.15% |
| 1 year | +62.06% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +40.77% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +18.93% |
GOEX Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Global X Gold Explorers ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | −11.15% |
| 2025 | +121.94% |
| 2024 | +78.92% |
| 2023 | −12.17% |
| 2022 | −14.31% |
| 2021 | −15.94% |
| 2020 | +23.86% |
| 2019 (Aug–Dec) | +8.30% |
GOEX Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +16.6% | −2.0% | −23.1% | +20.1% | −0.9% | −15.3% | +0.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | −6.8% | +8.9% | +15.3% | −1.4% | −4.6% | +0.9% | +9.5% | −1.8% | +24.2% | +25.8% | +10.8% | +7.3% |
| 2024 | +14.3% | +3.4% | +21.5% | −7.2% | +8.1% | −6.7% | +9.4% | +3.7% | +6.1% | +5.7% | +12.5% | −7.0% |
| 2023 | +19.2% | −0.7% | +14.3% | −11.9% | +7.0% | −3.8% | −9.5% | +1.2% | −10.6% | −3.7% | −8.7% | −0.7% |
| 2022 | −1.7% | −6.4% | +8.4% | +12.5% | +5.3% | −19.9% | −8.4% | −2.1% | −2.0% | −10.2% | +11.3% | +3.2% |
| 2021 | −3.3% | +7.6% | −3.2% | −7.1% | +0.6% | −13.2% | +14.8% | +12.8% | −9.7% | −5.1% | −8.4% | +1.1% |
| 2020 | −4.0% | +41.1% | −18.2% | −13.2% | +19.6% | +6.5% | +11.9% | −4.5% | −8.0% | +0.7% | −8.0% | +11.0% |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +4.1% | −10.5% | +5.3% | −1.1% | +11.7% |
GOEX Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Aug 2023 – Jul 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 38.56%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.94 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +25.77% (Oct 2025)
- Worst month: −23.11% (Mar 2026)
GOEX Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Global X Gold Explorers ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $20.1M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $65.4M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 1.45×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $0 | $6.8M | −$6.8M |
| Jun 2026 | $0 | $3.1M | −$3.1M |
| May 2026 | $14.7M | $0 | $14.7M |
| Apr 2026 | −$5K | $0 | −$5K |
| Mar 2026 | $0 | $12.2M | −$12.2M |
| Feb 2026 | $4.2M | $0 | $4.2M |
| Jan 2026 | −$7K | $9.2M | −$9.2M |
| Dec 2025 | $6.5M | $0 | $6.5M |
| Nov 2025 | $9.1M | $3.4M | $5.7M |
| Oct 2025 | $3.6M | $0 | $3.6M |
| Sep 2025 | $4.8M | $0 | $4.8M |
| Aug 2025 | $22.3M | $10.6M | $11.8M |
GOEX Assets Under Management
Net assets of Global X Gold Explorers ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $104.44M |
| 2026-04-30 | $133.99M |
| 2026-01-31 | $157.05M |
| 2025-10-31 | $116.28M |
| 2025-07-31 | $61.53M |
| 2025-04-30 | $57.59M |
| 2025-01-31 | $41.82M |
| 2024-10-31 | $45.69M |
| 2024-07-31 | $40.77M |
| 2024-04-30 | $36.98M |
| 2024-01-31 | $33.12M |
| 2023-10-31 | $32.38M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.