GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) Alternatives
GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) 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 BAR. 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 BAR
BAR charges 0.17% annually. Among ETFs in the Gold category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BAR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | BAR vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | BAR vs GLDM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | BAR vs SGOL | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | Jul 26, 2018 | BAR vs AAAU | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 0.20% | Mar 15, 2022 | BAR vs GDE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BAR
Among ETFs in the Gold 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 92 | May 16, 2006 | BAR vs GDX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | 91 | Dec 16, 2021 | BAR vs GDMN | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 89 | Mar 15, 2022 | BAR vs GDE | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 88 | Jun 15, 2021 | BAR vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 88 | Jun 25, 2018 | BAR vs GLDM |
Top Performing BAR Alternatives (YTD)
BAR alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 13.65% | Feb 27, 2008 | BAR vs DGP | |
| Kurv Gold Enhanced Income ETF | 10.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | BAR vs KGLD | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | 8.77% | Dec 16, 2021 | BAR vs GDMN | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | BAR vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | BAR vs SGOL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BAR
BAR alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.06% | Jan 20, 2021 | BAR vs BGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 19.99% | Apr 1, 2025 | BAR vs GLDY | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 20.78% | Jun 4, 2025 | BAR vs IAUI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | BAR vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | BAR vs AAAU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BAR
BAR alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -11.11% | Jan 20, 2021 | BAR vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | BAR vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | BAR vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | BAR vs SGOL | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -19.14% | May 16, 2014 | BAR vs OUNZ |
Other ETFs from GraniteShares
Most popular GraniteShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares 2x Long NVDA Daily ETF | Leveraged Equities | 71 | -17.54% | Dec 13, 2022 | BAR vs NVDL | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST TSLA ETF | Derivative Income | 12 | -14.82% | Dec 17, 2024 | BAR vs TSYY | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR Daily ETF | Leveraged Equities | 54 | -38.76% | Sep 3, 2024 | BAR vs PTIR | |
| GraniteShares Platinum Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | -4.16% | Jan 22, 2018 | BAR vs PLTM | |
| GraniteShares 2x Short TSLA Daily ETF | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 35.06% | Aug 21, 2023 | BAR vs TSDD | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long META Daily ETF | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 8 | -29.38% | Dec 12, 2022 | BAR vs FBL | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long AMD Daily ETF | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 72 | -21.48% | Mar 15, 2024 | BAR vs AMDL | |
| GraniteShares 2x Short NVDA Daily ETF | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 1 | 5.59% | Aug 21, 2023 | BAR vs NVD | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long TSLA Daily ETF | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 33 | -35.45% | Aug 21, 2023 | BAR vs TSLR | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 8 | -43.95% | Mar 15, 2024 | BAR vs MSFL |
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