GLDN vs RING
Nicholas Gold Income ETF compared with iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
GLDN
Nicholas Gold Income ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
RING
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- GLDN yields more today: 17.63% vs 1.51% (forward).
- GLDN pays every week; RING pays twice a year.
- RING is cheaper to own: 0.39% vs 1.07% expense ratio.
- GLDN has the steadier distribution: consistency 93/100 vs 65/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | GLDN | RING |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $14.21 | $69.60 |
| TTM yield | 11.19% | 1.30% |
| Forward yield | 17.63% | 1.51% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.5055 | $1.052 |
| Payment frequency | Weekly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Oct 26, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.07% | 0.39% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +98.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +14.6% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 93/100 | 65/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +9.0% |
| 1-year price return | — | +7.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 4.2M | 2.3B |
| Years paying | 0.6 | 14.3 |
| Sector / category | Equity Precious Metals | Equity Precious Metals |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| GLDN | RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 703.7 | 143.7 |
| Income per year | $1,763 | $151 |
| Income per month (avg) | $147 | $13 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model GLDN · Model RING
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLDN Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 9, 2026 | $0.0482 | Est. |
| GLDN Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.0482 | Est. |
| GLDN Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026 | $0.0482 | Est. |
| RING Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.526 | Est. |
| RING Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.526 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, GLDN or RING?
GLDN currently has the higher trailing yield: GLDN yields 11.19% and RING yields 1.30%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do GLDN and RING pay?
GLDN pays every week and RING pays twice a year. GLDN's next ex-date is Oct 26, 2026 and RING's is Dec 14, 2026.
Is GLDN or RING better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. GLDN and RING differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.