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iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CGL.TO)
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ETF Info

ISINCA46432D2014
CUSIP46432D201
IssueriShares
Inception DateMay 28, 2009
CategoryPrecious Metals, Gold
Index TrackedGold Bullion
Home Pagewww.blackrock.com
Asset ClassCommodity

Expense Ratio

The iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) has a high expense ratio of 0.55%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.55%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


100.00%200.00%300.00%400.00%500.00%600.00%OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch
88.72%
604.73%
CGL.TO (iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged))
Benchmark (^GSPC)

S&P 500

Returns By Period

iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) had a return of 6.30% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.97% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) had an annualized return of 4.35%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.96%, indicating that iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) did not perform as well as the benchmark.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date6.30%10.04%
1 month7.94%3.53%
6 months16.62%22.79%
1 year9.97%32.16%
5 years (annualized)9.88%13.15%
10 years (annualized)4.35%10.96%

Monthly Returns Heatmap


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2024-1.45%0.37%
2023-1.52%-4.76%7.56%2.32%1.16%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

This table presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CGL.TO) and compares them with a selected benchmark (^GSPC). These performance indicators assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
CGL.TO
iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged)
0.91
^GSPC
S&P 500
2.76

Sharpe Ratio

The current iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) Sharpe ratio is 0.91. A Sharpe ratio between 0 and 1.0 is considered sub-optimal.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.000.501.001.502.002.503.003.50OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch
0.91
3.10
CGL.TO (iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged))
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History


iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch0
-0.02%
CGL.TO (iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged))
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged). 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 iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) was 45.96%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 1162 trading sessions.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-45.96%Aug 23, 20111086Dec 17, 20151162Aug 6, 20202248
-23.72%Aug 7, 2020536Sep 26, 2022363Mar 7, 2024899
-9.8%Dec 4, 200944Feb 8, 201057Apr 30, 2010101
-9.1%Jun 2, 200955Aug 19, 200914Sep 9, 200969
-8.18%Dec 7, 201035Jan 27, 201122Mar 1, 201157

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) volatility is 3.45%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%5.00%OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch
3.45%
2.49%
CGL.TO (iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged))
Benchmark (^GSPC)