Is Gold or Silver the Better Investment Right Now? How GDX Compares to SIL for ETF Investors

Key Points GDX manages a larger AUM with a lower expense ratio, making it significantly larger and cheaper than its silver-focused counterpart. SIL has outperformed GDX over the past year and offers a higher dividend yield. Both ETFs concentrate 100% of their portfolios in the basic materials sector but offer exposure to different primary metal miners. 10 stocks we like better than VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Gold Miners ETF › While both the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:GDX) and the Global X-Silver Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SIL) track companies in the basic materials sector, they provide exposure to different precious metals.