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 8 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% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs SGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLD.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.22% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | AUCO.L vs RMAU.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.25% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs IGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.25% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs EGLN.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AUCO.L
AUCO.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 4 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 42.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 42 | 2.76B | Mar 2015 | AUCO.L vs GDGB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD Acc | 40 | 3.91B | Sep 2011 | AUCO.L vs IAUP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 40 | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs SGLN.L | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 40 | 935.94M | Mar 2015 | AUCO.L vs GJGB.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 36 | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLD.L |
Top Performing AUCO.L Alternatives (YTD)
AUCO.L is at -0.69% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 4.83% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs EGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 3.89% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs SGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 3.72% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLD.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | 3.70% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | AUCO.L vs RMAU.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 3.70% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs IGLN.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AUCO.L
AUCO.L has 45.42% 1-year volatility. There are 9 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 21.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 21.67% | — | Jul 2024 | AUCO.L vs GLDI.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold + Yield ETP GBP | 21.72% | — | Jul 2024 | AUCO.L vs GLDE.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 23.14% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs EGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 23.19% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs SGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 24.72% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLD.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AUCO.L
AUCO.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -30.56%. There are 10 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | -16.47% | — | Jul 2024 | AUCO.L vs GLDI.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -16.70% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs EGLN.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold + Yield ETP GBP | -16.85% | — | Jul 2024 | AUCO.L vs GLDE.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -17.34% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | AUCO.L vs SGLD.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -17.36% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | AUCO.L vs IGLN.L |
Other ETFs from L&G
The 6 most viewed L&G ETFs shown here include LDGL.L, RTWO.L, HTWG.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 | 67 | 16.74% | 207.64M | Sep 2008 | AUCO.L vs RTWO.L | |
| L&G Hydrogen Economy UCITS ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 92 | 53.24% | 426.11M | Feb 2021 | AUCO.L vs HTWG.L | |
| L&G New Energy Commodities UCITS ETF USD Acc | Commodities | 88 | 14.70% | — | Apr 2024 | AUCO.L vs ETRA.L | |
| L&G Cyber Security UCITS ETF | Cybersecurity | 40 | 39.54% | 1.99B | Sep 2015 | AUCO.L vs ISPY.L | |
| L&G Global Equity UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 68 | 9.92% | 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 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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