The Best Gold ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Gold ETFs.
Gold ETFs invest in physical gold or in derivatives that track the price of gold. These ETFs provide investors with an easy and convenient way to invest in gold without physically buying and storing the metal.
Gold ETFs typically aim to track the spot price of gold, which is the metal's current market price. The ETFs either hold physical gold in vaults or invest in derivatives such as futures contracts and options, which are financial instruments that track the price of gold.
Gold ETFs are considered passive investments, as they aim to track the price of gold and do not require active management. They are also considered a relatively easy way to invest in gold, as they have lower expenses than physically buying and storing gold. They are also popular among investors seeking to diversify their portfolios or hedge against inflation or market downturns.
- Number of ETFs
- 42
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.64%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 9.16%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 25.84%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 22 / 100
The Best Gold ETFs
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Best Gold ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Gold ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SGDJ (38) and GDE (33).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 38 | 301.05M | Mar 2015 | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 33 | 525.87M | Mar 2022 | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 33 | 151.69M | Feb 2025 | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 31 | 116.80M | Nov 2010 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 30 | 2.43B | Jan 2012 |
Best-Performing Gold ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Gold ETFs is DGP (28.86%).
Across the lineup, Gold ETFs show an average 1-year return of 25.84% and an average 5-year return of 12.15%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 28.86% | 228.65M | Feb 2008 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 20.50% | 2.43B | Jan 2012 | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 19.36% | 116.80M | Nov 2010 | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 19.15% | 25.30B | May 2006 | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | 19.00% | 616.13M | Jul 2014 |
Lowest-Cost Gold ETFs
The top Gold ETFs is IAUM (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.64%, Gold ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | 6.66B | Jun 2021 | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 28.75B | Jun 2018 | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 437.03M | Jun 2022 | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 7.30B | Sep 2009 | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.43B | Aug 2017 |
Highest-Yield Gold ETFs
The top Gold ETFs is GDXY (81.22%).
Across the lineup, Gold ETFs show an average dividend yield of 9.16%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Gold Miners Option Income Strategy ETF | 81.22% | 239.60M | May 2024 | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 52.07% | 30.11M | Apr 2025 | |
| Roundhill Gold Miners Weeklypay ETF | 49.39% | 70.79M | Oct 2025 | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 46.18% | 49.20M | Jan 2021 | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | 26.95% | 180.36M | Jan 2013 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
GLD vs. SPYGLD vs. SLVGLD vs. GOLDGLD vs. VOOGLD vs. PHYSGDX vs. GOLDGDX vs. GDXUGDX vs. SLVGDX vs. SGDMGDX vs. NEMIAU vs. VOOIAU vs. PHYSIAU vs. SGLN.LIAU vs. iaumIAU vs. IAUIGLDM vs. VOOGLDM vs. SPYGLDM vs. PHYSGLDM vs. SIVRGLDM vs. FGDLIAUM vs. FSAGXIAUM vs. PHYSIAUM vs. IAUIIAUM vs. SIVRIAUM vs. FGDLGDXJ vs. SILJGDXJ vs. GOLDGDXJ vs. SPYGDXJ vs. SGDJGDXJ vs. GJGB.LGDE vs. SPMOGDE vs. GDMNGDE vs. VOOGDE vs. SMHGDE vs. RSSXSGOL vs. PHYSSGOL vs. BARSGOL vs. GLTRSGOL vs. SPYSGOL vs. UGLAAAU vs. GOLDAAAU vs. PHYSAAAU vs. BARAAAU vs. FSAGXAAAU vs. AAARING vs. SLVPRING vs. AUMIRING vs. GOLDRING vs. FGDLRING vs. SGDM
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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