Global X Gold Yield ETF (HGY.TO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Global X Gold Yield ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Global X Gold Yield ETF (HGY.TO) has returned 2.11% so far this year and 32.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HGY.TO has returned 9.83% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 2010, HGY.TO's average daily return is +2.73%, while the average monthly return is +62.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.1 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +13,815.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2011 at -2,128.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, HGY.TO closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 24, 2012 with a return of +12,661.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 2011 at -2,041.5%.

Global X Gold Yield ETF has an annualized alpha of 120299.28%, beta of -1.68, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 2010.

• Beta of -1.68 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
• R² of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HGY.TO has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.

HGY.TO ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Gold Yield ETF (HGY.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Global X Gold Yield ETF provided a 5.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.89 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Gold Yield ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Gold Yield ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global X Gold Yield ETF was 188,898.12%, occurring on Mar 2, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Global X Gold Yield ETF drawdown is 161,050.90%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.