- ISIN
- US38748G1013
- CUSIP
- 38748G101
- Issuer
- GraniteShares
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2017
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Gold, Precious Metals
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Commodity
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
BAR Performance Chart
GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is down 6.8% since the beginning of the year. BAR is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BAR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,241.
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Returns By Period
GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) has returned -6.75% so far this year and 20.46% over the past 12 months.
GraniteShares Gold Trust
- 1D
- 0.92%
- 1M
- -10.75%
- YTD
- -6.75%
- 6M
- -10.24%
- 1Y
- 20.46%
- 3Y*
- 27.69%
- 5Y*
- 17.51%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.01%
- 1M
- -2.15%
- YTD
- 7.48%
- 6M
- 6.14%
- 1Y
- 20.77%
- 3Y*
- 19.34%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.91%
BAR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 31, 2017, BAR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, BAR closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 3, 2026 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.31% | 8.68% | -11.05% | -1.54% | -1.54% | -11.40% | -6.75% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.80% | 1.92% | 9.44% | 5.38% | 0.00% | 0.43% | -0.61% | 5.02% | 11.71% | 3.63% | 5.35% | 2.26% | 64.12% |
| 2024 | -1.37% | 0.50% | 8.66% | 3.01% | 1.68% | -0.17% | 5.36% | 2.11% | 5.14% | 4.35% | -3.14% | -1.37% | 26.97% |
| 2023 | 5.76% | -5.26% | 7.88% | 0.92% | -1.32% | -2.16% | 2.21% | -1.18% | -4.79% | 7.39% | 2.55% | 1.29% | 12.96% |
| 2022 | -1.65% | 6.16% | 1.32% | -2.03% | -3.24% | -1.59% | -2.51% | -2.98% | -2.77% | -1.82% | 8.47% | 2.91% | -0.55% |
| 2021 | -3.07% | -6.23% | -1.11% | 3.53% | 7.62% | -7.03% | 2.44% | -0.00% | -3.22% | 1.43% | -0.68% | 3.30% | -3.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
GraniteShares Gold Trust has an annualized alpha of 13.36%, beta of 0.10, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2017.
- This ETF captured 34.08% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -6.94%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 13.36%
- Beta
- 0.10
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 34.08%
- Downside Capture
- -6.94%
Expense Ratio
BAR has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BAR ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.92 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.30 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.79 | 2.29 | -1.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.19 | 10.09 | -7.90 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the GraniteShares Gold Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the GraniteShares Gold Trust was 26.15%, occurring on Jun 24, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current GraniteShares Gold Trust drawdown is 25.47%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -26.15%Jun 2026 | 4mo 25d | — | 4mo 27dJan 2026 - now |
Bear market2022 | -21.53%Sep 2022 | 2y 1mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 4moAug 2020 - Dec 2023 |
2018 correction2018 | -13.46%Aug 2018 | 6mo 23d | 10mo 8d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
COVID crash2020 | -12.45%Mar 2020 | 9d | 21d | 1moMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2025 correction2025 | -10.05%Nov 2025 | 14d | 1mo 18d | 2mo 2dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.15% | -56.78% | +30.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.15% | -9.10% | -17.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.15% | -18.90% | -7.25% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.15% | -25.43% | -0.72% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.47% | -3.32% | -22.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.55% | -10.71% | +4.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.35% | 2.06% | +7.29% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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