Gold Bullion Securities (GBSS.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 GBSS.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GBSS.L
GBSS.L charges 0.40% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 25.41B | Apr 2011 | GBSS.L vs SGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 34.05B | Apr 2011 | GBSS.L vs IGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | GBSS.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | GBSS.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 6.16B | Apr 2020 | GBSS.L vs XGDU.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBSS.L
GBSS.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 25. There are 10 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 30.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 30 | 819.67M | Nov 2008 | GBSS.L vs AUCO.L | |
| Market Access NYSE Arca Gold Bugs UCITS ETF | 29 | 86.09M | Jan 2007 | GBSS.L vs GOLB.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 29 | 611.70M | Nov 2008 | GBSS.L vs AUCP.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | 29 | 2.51B | Sep 2011 | GBSS.L vs SPGP.L | |
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 29 | 2.25B | Mar 2015 | GBSS.L vs GDGB.L |
Top Performing GBSS.L Alternatives (YTD)
GBSS.L is at -7.12% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -4.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -4.48% | 29.83B | Apr 2011 | GBSS.L vs EGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -6.88% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | GBSS.L vs SGLP.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | -6.88% | 6.16B | Apr 2020 | GBSS.L vs XGDU.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | -6.89% | 3.20B | Dec 2009 | GBSS.L vs SGBX.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -6.90% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | GBSS.L vs GLDW.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBSS.L
GBSS.L has 24.30% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 22.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 22.90% | — | Jul 2024 | GBSS.L vs GLDI.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | 24.25% | 3.20B | Dec 2009 | GBSS.L vs SGBX.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 24.27% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | GBSS.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 24.32% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | GBSS.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | 24.34% | 4.43B | Apr 2007 | GBSS.L vs PHGP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBSS.L
GBSS.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.97%. There are 14 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -22.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -22.74% | 29.83B | Apr 2011 | GBSS.L vs EGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -24.36% | 29.20B | Jun 2009 | GBSS.L vs SGLD.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -24.39% | 34.05B | Apr 2011 | GBSS.L vs IGLN.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | -24.40% | — | Jul 2024 | GBSS.L vs GLDI.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | -24.55% | 6.16B | Apr 2020 | GBSS.L vs XGDU.L |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
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Often Compared With GBSS.L
Investors most often compare GBSS.L with BULP.L, SSLV.L, XGDG.L. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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