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
- 32
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.62%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 7.45%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 24.99%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 29 / 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 GDE (44) and RING (34).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 44 | 576.93M | Mar 2022 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 34 | 2.79B | Jan 2012 | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 30 | 27.13B | May 2006 | |
| Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund | 30 | 275.21M | Jan 2007 | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 30 | 7.18B | Jun 2021 |
Best-Performing Gold ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Gold ETFs is DGP (28.82%).
Across the lineup, Gold ETFs show an average 1-year return of 24.99% and an average 5-year return of 11.78%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 28.82% | 228.65M | Feb 2008 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 18.19% | 2.79B | Jan 2012 | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 17.81% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 17.73% | 1.49B | Aug 2017 | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 17.73% | 7.51B | Sep 2009 |
Lowest-Cost Gold ETFs
The top Gold ETFs is IAUM (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.62%, 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% | 7.18B | Jun 2021 | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.49B | Aug 2017 | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 7.51B | Sep 2009 | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | 2.68B | Jul 2018 |
Highest-Yield Gold ETFs
The top Gold ETFs is GLDY (48.65%).
Across the lineup, Gold ETFs show an average dividend yield of 7.45%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 48.65% | 32.32M | Apr 2025 | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 44.90% | 51.28M | Jan 2021 | |
| Roundhill Gold Miners Weeklypay ETF | 43.14% | 86.28M | Oct 2025 | |
| Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 20.11% | 43.90M | Dec 2024 | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 18.38% | 591.41M | Mar 2021 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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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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