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.

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The WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund seeks total return by investing in a portfolio comprised of U.S.-listed gold futures contracts and U.S. large-cap equity securities, aiming to provide capital-efficient exposure to both asset classes.

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The iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF seeks to track the MSCI ACWI Select Gold Miners Investable Market Index, providing equity exposure to global companies primarily engaged in gold mining. The fund is issued by iShares, launched on January 31, 2012, and distributes income semi-annually.

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The iShares Gold Trust Micro seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of gold bullion, offering exposure to physical gold at a low cost for potential portfolio diversification and inflation protection.

IAUM

The abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF seeks to track the spot price of gold bullion, less trust expenses. The fund holds physical gold bars securely custodied by JPMorgan in vaulting facilities in Zurich and London. Formerly known as Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF.

Symbol	Name	Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	Sharpe Ratio (5Y)	Sharpe Ratio (10Y)	Risk / Return Rank
GDE	WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun...	1.62	—	—	44
RING	iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF	1.20	0.50	0.38	34
DBP	Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund	1.11	0.79	0.63	30
IAUM	iShares Gold Trust Micro	1.08	—	—	30
SGOL	abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF	1.07	0.99	0.82	30

Top Gold ETFs by Sharpe Ratio

Top Gold ETFs by Sharpe Ratio