Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) Alternatives
Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GLDI. 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 GLDI
GLDI charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLDI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | GLDI vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | GLDI vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2022 | GLDI vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | GLDI vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDI vs SGOL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLDI
Among ETFs in the Precious Metals 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 95 | Nov 28, 2012 | GLDI vs SILJ | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | GLDI vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | GLDI vs SLVP | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | GLDI vs SIL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 93 | Jan 14, 2025 | GLDI vs SLVR |
Top Performing GLDI Alternatives (YTD)
GLDI alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | GLDI vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDI vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | GLDI vs IAU | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 8.61% | May 16, 2014 | GLDI vs OUNZ | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 8.57% | Aug 31, 2017 | GLDI vs BAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLDI
GLDI alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | GLDI vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | GLDI vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.51% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDI vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.51% | Jun 15, 2021 | GLDI vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 27.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | GLDI vs GLDM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLDI
GLDI alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | GLDI vs SLVO | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | GLDI vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | GLDI vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | GLDI vs SGOL | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | -19.14% | Jun 25, 2018 | GLDI vs GLDM |
Other ETFs from Credit Suisse
Most popular Credit Suisse ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Crude Oil Shares Covered Cal... | Commodities | 45 | 27.96% | Apr 25, 2017 | GLDI vs USOI |
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