There are more than 300 ASX ETFs available on the market. One of the emerging ASX ETF providers is Global X.
While Global X does offer broader index tracking funds, it has made a name for itself by offering targeted, thematic funds.
In 2025, it released 7 new funds to the market, to take its total tally to 48.
Looking at the year in total, the best-performing Global X funds give a great insight into the sectors that emerged as winners.
Here are the best-performing ASX ETFs from Global X this year.
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Silver and Platinum
The two best-performing ASX ETFs this year were actually those tracking silver and platinum prices.
Rather than tracking a group of companies, these funds give investors a way to gain exposure to these commodities without having to buy the physical version.
These two funds were the Global X Physical Silver Structured (ASX: ETPMAG) and the Global X Physical Platinum Structured (ASX: ETPMPT).
They are designed to generate returns that correspond with the silver and platinum prices, excluding fees and expenses.
These two funds rose by approximately 136% and 147% respectively.
The success of these funds showcases the boom for these commodities in 2025.
In fact, silver surged past $80 an ounce on Monday, propelled by strong industrial and investment demand.
Similarly, platinum has surged by about 180% since the start of January to more than US$2,500 an ounce.
Despite the niche focus, the Physical Silver Structured fund from Global X is actually its second-largest ASX ETF by assets under management (AUM).
Next best ASX ETF for 2025
The next best performing ASX ETF from Global X was the Global X Green Metal Miners ETF (ASX: GMTL).
The fund provides exposure to global companies that produce critical metals for clean energy infrastructure and technologies.
These metals include lithium, copper, nickel, and cobalt.
It gives investors the chance to gain exposure to structural tailwinds. These are backed by government and corporate clean energy transition initiatives.
The fund has risen by almost 80% in 2025.
At the time of writing, it is made up of 49 holdings. Its largest geographical exposure being to companies based in:
- China (35.6%)
- Canada (16.7%)
- USA (12.2%)
- Australia (10.9%)
