Summary: The top-performing ETFs in the UK for Q1 2025 were focused on gold mining.

From Morningstar: 2025-04-07 04:16:00

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are cost-effective tools for investors to track indexes or leverage experienced managers’ choices. Unlike mutual funds, ETFs trade throughout the day on an exchange. In Q1 2025, top-performing ETFs included L&G Gold Mining AUCO and UBS Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners GGMUSY, sourced from Morningstar Direct.

To find the best-performing ETFs, Morningstar screened equity, allocation, or fixed-income categories in the UK. They excluded ETNs, ETFs with less than $25 million in total assets, and those in the “trading” category for active traders. Six funds in the equity precious metals category saw an average 26.41% gain in Q1.

The top 10 best-performing ETFs for Q1 2025 were led by L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF AUCO and UBS Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners UCITS ETF GGMUSY. Other top performers included iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD (Acc), VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF, and iShares EURO STOXX Banks 30-15 UCITS ETF (DE).

Metrics for top-performing ETFs like L&G Gold Mining and UBS Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners show Morningstar ratings, expense ratios, and category performance. L&G Gold Mining stood out with a 38.22% return in Q1, beating the average fund in its category. UBS Solactive Global Pure Gold Miners returned 33.10% in the same period.

Investors can explore more top-performing or cost-effective ETFs by reading articles on ETFs, using the ETF screener to find funds based on specific criteria, and comparing funds and ETFs side by side. Morningstar’s automation helps compile and review articles like this one. The author does not own shares in any mentioned securities.



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