VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF (GDGB.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 GDGB.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GDGB.L
GDGB.L charges 0.53% annually. There are 7 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | GDGB.L vs SGLD.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs SGLN.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.22% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | GDGB.L vs RMAU.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.25% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs IGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.25% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs EGLN.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GDGB.L
GDGB.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 42. No ETFs in the Gold category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 40.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD Acc | 40 | 3.91B | Sep 2011 | GDGB.L vs IAUP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 40 | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs SGLN.L | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 40 | 935.94M | Mar 2015 | GDGB.L vs GJGB.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 38 | 848.18M | Nov 2008 | GDGB.L vs AUCO.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 36 | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | GDGB.L vs SGLD.L |
Top Performing GDGB.L Alternatives (YTD)
GDGB.L is at 0.91% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 4.83% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs EGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 3.89% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs SGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 3.72% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | GDGB.L vs SGLD.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 3.70% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs IGLN.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | 3.70% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | GDGB.L vs RMAU.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GDGB.L
GDGB.L has 41.77% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 21.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 21.67% | — | Jul 2024 | GDGB.L vs GLDI.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold + Yield ETP GBP | 21.72% | — | Jul 2024 | GDGB.L vs GLDE.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 23.14% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs EGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 23.19% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs SGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 24.72% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | GDGB.L vs SGLD.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GDGB.L
GDGB.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -28.97%. There are 8 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | -16.47% | — | Jul 2024 | GDGB.L vs GLDI.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -16.70% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs EGLN.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold + Yield ETP GBP | -16.85% | — | Jul 2024 | GDGB.L vs GLDE.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -17.34% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | GDGB.L vs SGLD.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -17.36% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | GDGB.L vs IGLN.L |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include TDGB.L, SMGB.L, DFNS.L and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
Often Compared With GDGB.L
Investors most often compare GDGB.L with GDX, AUCP.L, GOAU. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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