Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) Alternatives
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AAAU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AAAU
AAAU charges 0.18% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AAAU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | AAAU vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | AAAU vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2022 | AAAU vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | AAAU vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | AAAU vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AAAU
Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | AAAU vs AGMI | |
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 95 | Nov 28, 2012 | AAAU vs SILJ | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | AAAU vs SLVP | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | AAAU vs SIL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 93 | Jan 14, 2025 | AAAU vs SLVR |
Top Performing AAAU Alternatives (YTD)
AAAU alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 11.94% | May 16, 2006 | AAAU vs GDX | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 11.66% | Apr 19, 2010 | AAAU vs SIL | |
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 11.35% | Nov 28, 2012 | AAAU vs SILJ | |
| Themes Gold Miners ETF | 10.53% | Dec 12, 2023 | AAAU vs AUMI | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 10.52% | Sep 9, 2009 | AAAU vs SGOL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AAAU
AAAU alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 13.97% | Jan 29, 2013 | AAAU vs GLDI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.76% | Mar 2, 2021 | AAAU vs IGLD | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.52% | Sep 9, 2009 | AAAU vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.53% | Jun 15, 2021 | AAAU vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 27.58% | Jun 25, 2018 | AAAU vs GLDM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AAAU
AAAU alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | -13.73% | Jan 29, 2013 | AAAU vs GLDI | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | AAAU vs SLVO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | AAAU vs IGLD | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -19.14% | May 16, 2014 | AAAU vs OUNZ | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | AAAU vs SGOL |
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