L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF (AUCO.L) belongs to the Gold category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AUCO.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AUCO.L
AUCO.L charges 0.55% annually. There are 21 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 34.92B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs IGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 29.36B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLD.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 26.39B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs SGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | AUCO.L vs GLDW.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AUCO.L
AUCO.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 6 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 38.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Access NYSE Arca Gold Bugs UCITS ETF | 38 | 86.09M | Jan 2007 | AUCO.L vs GOLB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | 36 | 2.75B | Sep 2011 | AUCO.L vs SPGP.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 35 | 640.97M | Nov 2008 | AUCO.L vs AUCP.L | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 35 | 852.32M | Mar 2015 | AUCO.L vs GJGB.L | |
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 35 | 2.56B | Mar 2015 | AUCO.L vs GDGB.L |
Top Performing AUCO.L Alternatives (YTD)
AUCO.L is at -9.57% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -2.42%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -2.42% | 30.43B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | -3.50% | 3.60B | Dec 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGBX.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | -3.51% | 8.33B | May 2019 | AUCO.L vs GLDA.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -3.53% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -3.54% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | AUCO.L vs GLDW.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AUCO.L
AUCO.L has 48.02% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 22.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 22.55% | — | Jul 2024 | AUCO.L vs GLDI.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 23.89% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | AUCO.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 23.93% | 3.02B | Apr 2004 | AUCO.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 23.96% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | 24.00% | 5.29B | Apr 2007 | AUCO.L vs PHGP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AUCO.L
AUCO.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.92%. There are 27 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -22.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -22.19% | 30.43B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs EGLN.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | -23.10% | 8.33B | May 2019 | AUCO.L vs GLDA.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -23.14% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | AUCO.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -23.15% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -23.20% | 26.39B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs SGLN.L |
Other ETFs from L&G
The 6 most viewed L&G ETFs shown here include LDGL.L, RTWO.L, ETRA.L and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Global Quality Dividends UCITS ETF USD Distrib... | Global Equity Income | — | — | — | Nov 2025 | AUCO.L vs LDGL.L | |
| L&G Russell 2000 US Small Cap Quality UCITS ETF US... | Small Cap Blend Equities | 80 | 20.17% | 207.64M | Sep 2008 | AUCO.L vs RTWO.L | |
| L&G New Energy Commodities UCITS ETF USD Acc | Commodities | 35 | 7.87% | — | Apr 2024 | AUCO.L vs ETRA.L | |
| L&G Hydrogen Economy UCITS ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 87 | 37.99% | 433.28M | Feb 2021 | AUCO.L vs HTWG.L | |
| L&G Cyber Security UCITS ETF | Cybersecurity | 35 | 35.41% | 2.03B | Sep 2015 | AUCO.L vs ISPY.L | |
| L&G Global Equity UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 7.65% | 1.30B | Nov 2018 | AUCO.L vs LGGL.L |
Often Compared With AUCO.L
Investors most often compare AUCO.L with XGDG.L, BULP.L, SPAP.L. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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