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GLD vs GLDM: the verdict
How GLD and GLDM compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
GLDM
GLD
GLDM
19/100
AI score
23/100
-3.9%
1-year change
-3.5%
20.8%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
20.6%
30.3
RSI (14-day)
30.5
The verdict
GLDM leads on CleaRank's model, with a score of 23/100 (Sell) to 19/100 (Strong Sell) for GLD. The biggest gap sits in cost, where GLDM's expense ratio is 0.10%.
Outlook
GLD would need to regain its 50-day average at $390.57 and its 200-day at $412.92 to turn its downtrend. GLDM would need to regain its 50-day average at $84.27 and its 200-day at $89.01 to turn its downtrend.
Price, side by side
Both prices start at 0% on the first day of the period you pick, so the moves compare directly.
Rebased price
-6%-4%-2%0%-6.5%-6.6%
Oct '26
-5%0%+5%+10%+15%-4.1%-4.2%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-15%-10%-5%0%-16%-16%
Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+10%+20%+30%-3.5%-3.9%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
0%+50%+100%+56%+55%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: GLD lost 3.9% and GLDM lost 3.5%, a gap of 0.4 points in GLDM's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
GLD
GLDM
$141.7B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$30.7B
16.2M
Volume (shares, last session)
8.0M
1%
Position in 52-week range
1%
-8.9%
Price against 50-day average
-8.8%
Reading
GLDM is the cheaper fund to hold, with an expense ratio of 0.10% against 0.40% for GLD. On a $10,000 holding that is $40.00 a year for GLD and $10.00 for GLDM. GLD is the larger fund, with $141.7B in net assets against $30.7B.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
GLD
GLDM
19/100
AI score
23/100
30.3
RSI (14-day)
30.5
-8.9%
Price against 50-day average
-8.8%
-13.8%
Price against 200-day average
-13.7%
Technicals
GLD is in a downtrend, trading 8.91% below its 50-day average and 13.84% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 30.3, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative. GLDM is in a downtrend, trading 8.83% below its 50-day average and 13.69% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 30.5, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative.
Sentiment
GLD fell 6.58% over the past month and fell 4.24% over three months. GLDM fell 6.56% over the past month and fell 4.18% over three months.
Risk and practical tips
How much each moves, how much return each has paid for that risk, and what to watch if you hold either.
Risk measures
GLD
GLDM
20.8%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
20.6%
0.78
Sharpe ratio
0.79
Risk
They move about the same on an average day, 1.36% for GLD and 1.36% for GLDM. Their worst falls in the price history were 28.3% for GLD (January 2026 to October 2026) and 28.1% for GLDM.
ProTips
- For GLD, watch the 20-day EMA at $375.10 above the price and the 52-week low at $354.67 below it.
- For GLDM, watch the 20-day EMA at $80.95 above the price and the 52-week low at $76.55 below it.
- Costs compound: GLD charges $40.00 a year on $10,000 and GLDM $10.00.
GLD vs GLDM: long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Simulated growth of $10,000
$10K$20K$30K$37.6K$34.2K$20K$18.8K
20262028203020322034
GLD
GLDM
$10,302
Downside, 2034 (10th)
$10,640
$18,766
Base case, 2034 (median)
$20,005
$34,184
Upside, 2034 (90th)
$37,614
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in GLD grows to about $18,800 and $10,000 in GLDM to about $20,000 by 2034. The paths come from each asset's own historical volatility and trend; they are statistical outcomes, not forecasts.
Trade plans for both
Entry, stop and target levels from each moving average and its volatility. Educational, not advice.
Actionable Trade Plans
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative
3%
Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Position Size: $200 - $300 per asset
GLD
Current: $355.78
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$362.90
Aggressive
$355.78
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$373.78
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$337.99
-10% from current
$320.20
-15% from current
$302.41
GLDM
Current: $76.83
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$78.37
Aggressive
$76.83
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$80.72
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$72.99
-10% from current
$69.15
-15% from current
$65.31
Calculate Your Trade
Disclaimer
The content is for educational purposes only. The verdict weighs trend, valuation and risk together. Trading involves risk of loss. Note: The AI favored GLDM based on income/dividend profile, on today's data.
GLD vs GLDM: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, GLD or GLDM?+
On CleaRank's model GLDM scores higher, 23/100 (Sell) against 19/100 (Strong Sell) for GLD. This describes the data on this page and is not a personal recommendation.
Which has performed better over the past year, GLD or GLDM?+
GLDM has done better: its price fell 3.57% over the past year, while GLD fell 3.88%.
Which is cheaper to own, GLD or GLDM?+
GLDM charges less: an expense ratio of 0.10% against 0.40% for GLD.
Which is riskier, GLD or GLDM?+
Both funds carry similar risk on the measures we track. GLD and GLDM each move about 1.36% on an average day. The worst fall in price history was 28.3% for GLD and 28.1% for GLDM.
Which has stronger momentum right now, GLD or GLDM?+
GLDM has the higher 14-day RSI, 30.4 (bearish) against 30.3 (bearish) for GLD. Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
Which fund is larger, GLD or GLDM?+
GLD is the bigger of the two. Its net assets total $141.7B, while GLDM holds $30.7B.
How would $10,000 have grown in GLD or GLDM?+
A $10,000 stake in GLD made in October 2016 would be worth $29,177 today. The same $10,000 put into GLDM in June 2018 would now be worth $31,602. Because the starting dates differ, these end values do not compare directly.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, GLD or GLDM?+
GLDM is closer: it trades 30.03% below its 52-week high of $109.74, against 30.20% below $509.70 for GLD.
Are GLD and GLDM in an uptrend?+
GLD is in a downtrend, trading 8.91% below its 50-day average and 13.84% below its 200-day. GLDM is in a downtrend, trading 8.83% below its 50-day average and 13.73% below its 200-day.