Global X Enhanced Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF (GLCL.TO) Alternatives

Global X Enhanced Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF (GLCL.TO) 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 GLCL.TO. 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 GLCL.TO

GLCL.TO charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Gold category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLCL.TO alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
ZGLD.TO	BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)	0.23%	Mar 8, 2024	GLCL.TO vs ZGLD.TO
ZGLH.TO	BMO Gold Bullion Hedged to CAD ETF	0.23%	Mar 8, 2024	GLCL.TO vs ZGLH.TO
KILO-B.TO	Purpose Gold Bullion Fund ETF Non-Currency Hedged	0.28%	Oct 15, 2018	GLCL.TO vs KILO-B.TO
HGGG.TO	Harvest Global Gold Giants Index ETF	0.40%	Jan 10, 2019	GLCL.TO vs HGGG.TO
HUG.TO	Global X Gold ETF	0.54%	Jun 24, 2009	GLCL.TO vs HUG.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLCL.TO

Among ETFs in the Gold 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
ZGD.TO	BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF	95	Nov 14, 2012	GLCL.TO vs ZGD.TO
HGGG.TO	Harvest Global Gold Giants Index ETF	94	Jan 10, 2019	GLCL.TO vs HGGG.TO
GLCC.TO	Global X Gold Producer Equity Covered Call ETF	90	Apr 11, 2011	GLCL.TO vs GLCC.TO
ZGLD.TO	BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)	86	Mar 8, 2024	GLCL.TO vs ZGLD.TO
CGL-C.TO	iShares Gold Bullion ETF	85	Mar 31, 2011	GLCL.TO vs CGL-C.TO

Top Performing GLCL.TO Alternatives (YTD)

GLCL.TO alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
ZGD.TO	BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF	11.73%	Nov 14, 2012	GLCL.TO vs ZGD.TO
ZGLD.TO	BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)	10.24%	Mar 8, 2024	GLCL.TO vs ZGLD.TO
CGL-C.TO	iShares Gold Bullion ETF	10.00%	Mar 31, 2011	GLCL.TO vs CGL-C.TO
KILO-B.TO	Purpose Gold Bullion Fund ETF Non-Currency Hedged	9.94%	Oct 15, 2018	GLCL.TO vs KILO-B.TO
CGL.TO	iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged)	8.13%	May 28, 2009	GLCL.TO vs CGL.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLCL.TO

GLCL.TO alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
HGY.TO	Global X Gold Yield ETF	23.57%	Dec 14, 2010	GLCL.TO vs HGY.TO
ZGLD.TO	BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)	26.02%	Mar 8, 2024	GLCL.TO vs ZGLD.TO
KILO-B.TO	Purpose Gold Bullion Fund ETF Non-Currency Hedged	26.05%	Oct 15, 2018	GLCL.TO vs KILO-B.TO
CGL-C.TO	iShares Gold Bullion ETF	26.21%	Mar 31, 2011	GLCL.TO vs CGL-C.TO
ZGLH.TO	BMO Gold Bullion Hedged to CAD ETF	27.19%	Mar 8, 2024	GLCL.TO vs ZGLH.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLCL.TO

GLCL.TO alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
ZGLD.TO	BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)	-17.23%	Mar 8, 2024	GLCL.TO vs ZGLD.TO
CGL-C.TO	iShares Gold Bullion ETF	-17.37%	Mar 31, 2011	GLCL.TO vs CGL-C.TO
KILO-B.TO	Purpose Gold Bullion Fund ETF Non-Currency Hedged	-17.41%	Oct 15, 2018	GLCL.TO vs KILO-B.TO
HGY.TO	Global X Gold Yield ETF	-17.47%	Dec 14, 2010	GLCL.TO vs HGY.TO
HUG.TO	Global X Gold ETF	-19.27%	Jun 24, 2009	GLCL.TO vs HUG.TO

Other ETFs from Global X

Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
CASH.TO	Global X High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	99	0.35%	Nov 1, 2021	GLCL.TO vs CASH.TO
CBIL.TO	Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	99	0.30%	Apr 12, 2023	GLCL.TO vs CBIL.TO
QQCL.TO	Global X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-4.67%	Oct 10, 2023	GLCL.TO vs QQCL.TO
HXS.TO	Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF	S&P 500	45	-3.28%	Nov 30, 2010	GLCL.TO vs HXS.TO
HXT.TO	Global X S&P/TSX 60 Corporate Class ETF	Canada Equities	93	2.91%	Sep 14, 2010	GLCL.TO vs HXT.TO
HSAV.TO	Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF	Bank Loan	96	1.13%	Feb 5, 2020	GLCL.TO vs HSAV.TO
HBNK.TO	Global X Equal Weight Banks Index ETF	Financials Equities	98	1.67%	Jul 5, 2023	GLCL.TO vs HBNK.TO
CHPS.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	93	6.25%	Jun 21, 2021	GLCL.TO vs CHPS.TO
USCL.TO	Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	30	-5.43%	Jul 5, 2023	GLCL.TO vs USCL.TO
QQCC.TO	Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-3.61%	Sep 13, 2011	GLCL.TO vs QQCC.TO

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