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EZAvsGDX

iShares MSCI South Africa ETF against VanEck Gold Miners ETF — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
EZA 97GDX 112Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
EZAGDX
Expense ratio0.59%0.51%
Assets$461M$26.1B
Net flow, 1 month−$60M+$249M
Net flow, 1 year+$43M+$249M
Return, YTD-7.5%+2.9%
Return, 1 year-2.5%+12.2%
Avg daily volume157K20M
Holdings3855
ListedFeb 3, 2003May 22, 2006
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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