iShares Physical Gold ETC (EGLN.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 EGLN.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EGLN.L
EGLN.L charges 0.25% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | EGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | EGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 6.43B | Apr 2020 | EGLN.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | 0.12% | 8.33B | May 2019 | EGLN.L vs GLDA.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 34.92B | Apr 2011 | EGLN.L vs IGLN.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EGLN.L
EGLN.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 15 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 | EGLN.L vs GOLB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | 35 | 2.75B | Sep 2011 | EGLN.L vs SPGP.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 34 | 640.97M | Nov 2008 | EGLN.L vs AUCP.L | |
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 34 | 2.56B | Mar 2015 | EGLN.L vs GDGB.L | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 33 | 852.32M | Mar 2015 | EGLN.L vs GJGB.L |
Top Performing EGLN.L Alternatives (YTD)
EGLN.L is at -3.74% YTD. No ETFs in the Gold category have higher YTD returns; the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as -4.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | -4.89% | 3.60B | Dec 2009 | EGLN.L vs SGBX.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -4.91% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | EGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -4.94% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | EGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -4.94% | 26.39B | Apr 2011 | EGLN.L vs SGLN.L | |
| HANetf The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical... | -5.00% | 1.19B | Feb 2020 | EGLN.L vs RMAP.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EGLN.L
EGLN.L has 24.05% 1-year volatility. There are 7 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 | EGLN.L vs GLDI.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 23.85% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | EGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 23.89% | 3.02B | Apr 2004 | EGLN.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 23.92% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | EGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | 23.96% | 5.29B | Apr 2007 | EGLN.L vs PHGP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EGLN.L
EGLN.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -22.19%. No ETFs in the Gold category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -23.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -23.14% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | EGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -23.15% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | EGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -23.20% | 26.39B | Apr 2011 | EGLN.L vs SGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | -23.24% | 5.29B | Apr 2007 | EGLN.L vs PHGP.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | -23.27% | 3.02B | Apr 2004 | EGLN.L vs GBSS.L |
Other ETFs from iShares
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Often Compared With EGLN.L
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