WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund (GDE) 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 GDE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GDE
GDE charges 0.20% annually. There are 6 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 | GDE vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | GDE vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 415.34M | Jun 2022 | GDE vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.34B | Aug 2017 | GDE vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 6.73B | Sep 2009 | GDE vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GDE
GDE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 42. There are 3 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 | GDE vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 44 | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | GDE vs GBUG | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 44 | 104.44M | Nov 2010 | GDE vs GOEX | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 38 | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | GDE vs GDXJ | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 37 | 2.04B | Jan 2012 | GDE vs RING |
Top Performing GDE Alternatives (YTD)
GDE is at 0.83% YTD. There are 2 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 | GDE vs DGZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 1.26% | 124.20M | Dec 2008 | GDE vs GLL | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -3.76% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | GDE vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -4.83% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | GDE vs GLDI | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | -6.07% | 6.34B | Jun 2021 | GDE vs IAUM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GDE
GDE has 31.15% 1-year volatility. There are 15 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 | GDE vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | 16.75% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | GDE vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 22.13% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | GDE vs IAUI | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 25.12% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | GDE vs IGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 25.26% | 22.65M | Apr 2025 | GDE vs GOLI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GDE
GDE has a 1-year max drawdown of -22.66%. There are 3 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 | GDE vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -15.81% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | GDE vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | -22.50% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | GDE vs IAUI | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -23.84% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | GDE vs IGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | -25.88% | 22.65M | Apr 2025 | GDE vs GOLI |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
The 10 most viewed WisdomTree ETFs shown here include USFR, DGRW, DXJ and span 15 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With GDE
Investors most often compare GDE with GLD, SPMO, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 18 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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