Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Frequently Asked Questions About WPM

What does WPM invest in?

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. functions as a streaming enterprise, primarily engaged in the global distribution of valuable metals. Its offerings encompass deposits of gold, silver, palladium, and cobalt. The company maintains a substantial portfolio, holding stakes in 23 operational mines and an additional 13 development ventures. Founded in 2004, the firm's headquarters are located in Vancouver, Canada. It operated under the name Silver Wheaton Corp. until May 2017, when it rebranded to its current title.

What is the expense ratio of WPM?

An expense ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is WPM?

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) manages $50.63B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is WPM actively managed or an index fund?

WPM's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was WPM launched?

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) launched in July 2005 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has WPM performed?

WPM's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.