Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) Alternatives
Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) belongs to the Precious Metals 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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FGDL
FGDL charges 0.15% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FGDL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | FGDL vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | FGDL vs GLDM | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | FGDL vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | FGDL vs SGOL | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | Jul 26, 2018 | FGDL vs AAAU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FGDL
Among ETFs in the Precious Metals 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 95 | Nov 28, 2012 | FGDL vs SILJ | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | FGDL vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | FGDL vs SLVP | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | FGDL vs SIL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 93 | Jan 14, 2025 | FGDL vs SLVR |
Top Performing FGDL Alternatives (YTD)
FGDL alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | FGDL vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | FGDL vs SGOL | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 8.61% | May 16, 2014 | FGDL vs OUNZ | |
| iShares Gold Trust | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | FGDL vs IAU | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 8.57% | Aug 31, 2017 | FGDL vs BAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FGDL
FGDL alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 13.84% | Jan 29, 2013 | FGDL vs GLDI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | FGDL vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | FGDL vs AAAU | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.51% | Jun 15, 2021 | FGDL vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.51% | Sep 9, 2009 | FGDL vs SGOL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FGDL
FGDL alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | -13.73% | Jan 29, 2013 | FGDL vs GLDI | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | FGDL vs SLVO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | FGDL vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | FGDL vs AAAU | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -19.14% | May 16, 2014 | FGDL vs OUNZ |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 95 | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | FGDL vs LVHI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.92% | Feb 6, 2018 | FGDL vs FLIN | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 37 | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | FGDL vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | FGDL vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FGDL vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | FGDL vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | FGDL vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | FGDL vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | FGDL vs FLJH | |
| Franklin Liberty Senior Loan ETF | High Yield Bonds, Actively Managed | 34 | -0.76% | May 30, 2018 | FGDL vs FLBL |
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