WisdomTree Core Physical Gold (GLDW.L) 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 GLDW.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GLDW.L
GLDW.L charges 0.12% annually. No ETFs in the Precious Metals category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | 0.12% | 8.94B | May 2019 | GLDW.L vs GLDA.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 7.09B | Apr 2020 | GLDW.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 24.12B | Jun 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs SGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | 0.15% | 4.01B | Dec 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGBX.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLDW.L
GLDW.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 19 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | 89 | — | Sep 2021 | GLDW.L vs REGB.L | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | 56 | 2.57B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs SSLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Silver | 56 | 2.91B | Apr 2007 | GLDW.L vs PHSP.L | |
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 54 | — | May 2022 | GLDW.L vs SILG.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | 53 | 314.15M | Apr 2020 | GLDW.L vs XSLR.L |
Top Performing GLDW.L Alternatives (YTD)
GLDW.L is at 3.96% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 31.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | 31.29% | — | Sep 2021 | GLDW.L vs REGB.L | |
| Market Access NYSE Arca Gold Bugs UCITS ETF | 5.89% | 51.69M | Jan 2007 | GLDW.L vs GOLB.L | |
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 5.62% | — | May 2022 | GLDW.L vs SILG.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 4.83% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Precious Metals | 4.36% | 117.72M | Sep 2006 | GLDW.L vs AIGP.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLDW.L
GLDW.L has 22.95% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Precious Metals category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 22.96%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Bullion Securities | 22.96% | 3.29B | Apr 2004 | GLDW.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 23.02% | 24.12B | Jun 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | 23.05% | 5.84B | Apr 2007 | GLDW.L vs PHGP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | 23.13% | 4.01B | Dec 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGBX.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 23.14% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs EGLN.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLDW.L
GLDW.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.86%. There are 6 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -16.70% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs EGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -17.36% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs IGLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | -17.47% | 7.09B | Apr 2020 | GLDW.L vs XGDU.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | -17.49% | 5.84B | Apr 2007 | GLDW.L vs PHGP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold - GBP Daily Hedged | -17.53% | 2.65B | Mar 2013 | GLDW.L vs GBSP.L |
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Often Compared With GLDW.L
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