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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD $53.94)
- $53.94 P/E (TTM): 9.84X Cap: $3.98B
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RBC GLOBAL PRECIOUS METALS FUND (RGPM)
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Q: The fees seem high on this ETF, could I please have your overall comments.
Are there cheaper alternatives with similar exposure?
Thanks, Brian

Asked by Brian on December 02, 2025

5i Research Answer:

For an active fund, 0.75% we would consider OK. Not great, but not that out of lime. With RGPM...

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