The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:GDX) and the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SLVP) both provide access to mining equities, but with distinct approaches: GDX covers a global basket of gold miners, while SLVP concentrates on silver and related metals. Here is how they stack up for investors comparing the two.

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SLVP offers a lower expense ratio, while GDX pays a slightly higher dividend yield. GDX’s significantly larger assets under management may benefit investors seeking to make larger allocations.

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