WisdomTree Core Physical Gold (GLDW.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 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 Gold category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 34.92B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs IGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 29.36B | Jun 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGLD.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 26.39B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs SGLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 6.43B | Apr 2020 | GLDW.L vs XGDU.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLDW.L
GLDW.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 9 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 38.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Access NYSE Arca Gold Bugs UCITS ETF | 38 | 86.09M | Jan 2007 | GLDW.L vs GOLB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | 35 | 2.75B | Sep 2011 | GLDW.L vs SPGP.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 34 | 640.97M | Nov 2008 | GLDW.L vs AUCP.L | |
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 34 | 2.56B | Mar 2015 | GLDW.L vs GDGB.L | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 33 | 852.32M | Mar 2015 | GLDW.L vs GJGB.L |
Top Performing GLDW.L Alternatives (YTD)
GLDW.L is at -4.94% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -3.74%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -3.74% | 30.43B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | -4.89% | 3.60B | Dec 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGBX.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -4.91% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -4.94% | 26.39B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs SGLN.L | |
| HANetf The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical... | -5.00% | 1.19B | Feb 2020 | GLDW.L vs RMAP.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLDW.L
GLDW.L has 23.85% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 22.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 22.55% | — | Jul 2024 | GLDW.L vs GLDI.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 23.89% | 3.02B | Apr 2004 | GLDW.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 23.92% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | 23.96% | 5.29B | Apr 2007 | GLDW.L vs PHGP.L | |
| HANetf The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical... | 23.97% | 1.19B | Feb 2020 | GLDW.L vs RMAP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLDW.L
GLDW.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.14%. There is 1 ETF in the Gold category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -22.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -22.19% | 30.43B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs EGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -23.15% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | GLDW.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -23.20% | 26.39B | Apr 2011 | GLDW.L vs SGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | -23.24% | 5.29B | Apr 2007 | GLDW.L vs PHGP.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | -23.27% | 3.02B | Apr 2004 | GLDW.L vs GBSS.L |
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Often Compared With GLDW.L
Investors most often compare GLDW.L with GLDI, WGLD.DE, XLK. These 20 comparison targets span 18 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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