SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD Hedged (Acc) (GLAD.L) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GLAD.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GLAD.L
GLAD.L charges 0.10% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Index Barclays Global Agg 500M | 0.03% | 3.16B | Oct 2016 | GLAD.L vs GAGG.L | |
| Amundi Prime Global Govies UCITS ETF DR (D) | 0.05% | 133.40M | Feb 2019 | GLAD.L vs PRIG.L | |
| Amundi Index Global Aggregate 500M UCITS ETF DR - ... | 0.08% | 3.16B | Jul 2021 | GLAD.L vs AGHG.L | |
| Lyxor Core Global Government Bond (DR) UCITS ETF -... | 0.09% | 88.41M | Jun 2020 | GLAD.L vs GOVD.L | |
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF | 0.10% | 4.02B | Nov 2017 | GLAD.L vs AGGU.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLAD.L
GLAD.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 73.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UC... | 73 | 1.62M | Oct 2020 | GLAD.L vs FGOV.L | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP... | 34 | 4.09B | Feb 2018 | GLAD.L vs GLAB.L | |
| Amundi Index Global Aggregate 500M UCITS ETF DR - ... | 34 | 3.16B | Jul 2021 | GLAD.L vs AGHG.L | |
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF | 34 | 4.02B | Nov 2017 | GLAD.L vs AGGU.L | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD... | 32 | 5.41B | Feb 2018 | GLAD.L vs GLAU.L |
Top Performing GLAD.L Alternatives (YTD)
GLAD.L is at 1.23% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 3.34%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedge... | 3.34% | 514.75M | Mar 2018 | GLAD.L vs IGLH.L | |
| HSBC Global Sukuk UCITS ETF C USD | 2.90% | — | Sep 2023 | GLAD.L vs HBKS.L | |
| First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UC... | 1.75% | 1.62M | Oct 2020 | GLAD.L vs FGOV.L | |
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD (... | 1.64% | 2.00B | Nov 2017 | GLAD.L vs SAGG.L | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond UCIT... | 1.54% | 4.09B | Jan 2018 | GLAD.L vs GLBL.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLAD.L
GLAD.L has 3.21% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.83%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UC... | 1.83% | 1.62M | Oct 2020 | GLAD.L vs FGOV.L | |
| Amundi Index Global Aggregate 500M UCITS ETF DR - ... | 2.82% | 3.16B | Jul 2021 | GLAD.L vs AGHG.L | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP... | 3.10% | 4.09B | Feb 2018 | GLAD.L vs GLAB.L | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD... | 3.23% | 5.41B | Feb 2018 | GLAD.L vs GLAU.L | |
| iShares Global Aggregate Bond ESG UCITS ETF GBP He... | 3.26% | 78.15M | Dec 2021 | GLAD.L vs AEGG.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLAD.L
GLAD.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.30%. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UC... | -1.74% | 1.62M | Oct 2020 | GLAD.L vs FGOV.L | |
| iShares Core Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF | -2.21% | 4.02B | Nov 2017 | GLAD.L vs AGGU.L | |
| Amundi Index Global Aggregate 500M UCITS ETF DR - ... | -2.24% | 3.16B | Jul 2021 | GLAD.L vs AGHG.L | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF GBP... | -2.29% | 4.09B | Feb 2018 | GLAD.L vs GLAB.L | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF USD... | -2.37% | 5.41B | Feb 2018 | GLAD.L vs GLAU.L |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include ACWD.L, SWRD.L, ACWI.L and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $42B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 9.55% | 17.84B | May 2011 | GLAD.L vs ACWD.L | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 7.74% | 20.57B | Feb 2019 | GLAD.L vs SWRD.L | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 89 | 11.68% | 13.48B | May 2011 | GLAD.L vs ACWI.L | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF (Dist) | S&P 500 | 67 | 7.52% | 42.33B | Mar 2012 | GLAD.L vs SPY5.L | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI | Global Equities | 2 | -95.59% | 7.08B | May 2011 | GLAD.L vs IMID.L | |
| SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 82 | 9.51% | 31.99B | Mar 2012 | GLAD.L vs SPX5.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 86 | 9.75% | 15.55B | Feb 2019 | GLAD.L vs SWLD.L | |
| SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF Dis | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 69 | 11.92% | 2.77B | Jun 2019 | GLAD.L vs USDV.L | |
| SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Acc | S&P 500 | 67 | 7.49% | 42.33B | Aug 2025 | GLAD.L vs SPYL.L | |
| SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted UCITS ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 85 | 17.26% | 1.00B | Feb 2015 | GLAD.L vs USSC.L |
Often Compared With GLAD.L
Investors most often compare GLAD.L with IDTL.L, VAGU.L, AGGG.L. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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