Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) 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 FGDL. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FGDL
FGDL charges 0.15% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | 6.34B | Jun 2021 | FGDL vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | FGDL vs GLDM | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.34B | Aug 2017 | FGDL vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 6.73B | Sep 2009 | FGDL vs SGOL | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | 2.47B | Jul 2018 | FGDL vs AAAU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGDL
FGDL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 19 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 48.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 48 | 272.75M | Mar 2015 | FGDL vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 44 | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | FGDL vs GBUG | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 44 | 104.44M | Nov 2010 | FGDL vs GOEX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 42 | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | FGDL vs GDE | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 38 | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | FGDL vs GDXJ |
Top Performing FGDL Alternatives (YTD)
FGDL is at -6.34% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 4.59% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | FGDL vs DGZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 1.26% | 124.20M | Dec 2008 | FGDL vs GLL | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 0.83% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | FGDL vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -3.76% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | FGDL vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -4.83% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | FGDL vs GLDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGDL
FGDL has 28.25% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.42% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | FGDL vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | 16.75% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | FGDL vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 22.13% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | FGDL vs IAUI | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 25.12% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | FGDL vs IGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 25.26% | 22.65M | Apr 2025 | FGDL vs GOLI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGDL
FGDL has a 1-year max drawdown of -26.58%. There are 14 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -12.43% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | FGDL vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -15.81% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | FGDL vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | -22.50% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | FGDL vs IAUI | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | -22.66% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | FGDL vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -23.84% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | FGDL vs IGLD |
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Often Compared With FGDL
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