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Global X Gold ETF (HUG.TO) Alternatives

Global X Gold ETF (HUG.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 HUG.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 HUG.TO

HUG.TO charges 0.54% annually. Among ETFs in the Gold category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HUG.TO alternatives.

SymbolNameExpense RatioInception
ZGLD.TO
BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)0.23%Mar 8, 2024HUG.TO vs ZGLD.TO
ZGLH.TO
BMO Gold Bullion Hedged to CAD ETF0.23%Mar 8, 2024HUG.TO vs ZGLH.TO
KILO-B.TO
Purpose Gold Bullion Fund ETF Non-Currency Hedged0.28%Oct 15, 2018HUG.TO vs KILO-B.TO
HGGG.TO
Harvest Global Gold Giants Index ETF0.40%Jan 10, 2019HUG.TO vs HGGG.TO
CGL.TO
iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged)0.55%May 28, 2009HUG.TO vs CGL.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HUG.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.

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

Top Performing HUG.TO Alternatives (YTD)

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

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

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HUG.TO

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

SymbolNameVolatility 1YInception
HGY.TO
Global X Gold Yield ETF23.57%Dec 14, 2010HUG.TO vs HGY.TO
ZGLD.TO
BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)26.02%Mar 8, 2024HUG.TO vs ZGLD.TO
KILO-B.TO
Purpose Gold Bullion Fund ETF Non-Currency Hedged26.05%Oct 15, 2018HUG.TO vs KILO-B.TO
CGL-C.TO
iShares Gold Bullion ETF26.21%Mar 31, 2011HUG.TO vs CGL-C.TO
ZGLH.TO
BMO Gold Bullion Hedged to CAD ETF27.19%Mar 8, 2024HUG.TO vs ZGLH.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HUG.TO

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

SymbolNameMax Drawdown 1YInception
ZGLD.TO
BMO Gold Bullion ETF (CAD Units)
-17.23%
Mar 8, 2024HUG.TO vs ZGLD.TO
CGL-C.TO
iShares Gold Bullion ETF
-17.37%
Mar 31, 2011HUG.TO vs CGL-C.TO
KILO-B.TO
Purpose Gold Bullion Fund ETF Non-Currency Hedged
-17.41%
Oct 15, 2018HUG.TO vs KILO-B.TO
HGY.TO
Global X Gold Yield ETF
-17.47%
Dec 14, 2010HUG.TO vs HGY.TO
CGL.TO
iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged)
-19.36%
May 28, 2009HUG.TO vs CGL.TO

Other ETFs from Global X

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

SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnInception
CASH.TO
Global X High Interest Savings ETFMoney Market
99
0.35%
Nov 1, 2021HUG.TO vs CASH.TO
CBIL.TO
Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETFCanadian Government Bonds
99
0.30%
Apr 12, 2023HUG.TO vs CBIL.TO
QQCL.TO
Global X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETFDerivative Income
48
-4.67%
Oct 10, 2023HUG.TO vs QQCL.TO
HXS.TO
Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETFS&P 500
45
-3.28%
Nov 30, 2010HUG.TO vs HXS.TO
HXT.TO
Global X S&P/TSX 60 Corporate Class ETFCanada Equities
93
2.91%
Sep 14, 2010HUG.TO vs HXT.TO
HSAV.TO
Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETFBank Loan
96
1.13%
Feb 5, 2020HUG.TO vs HSAV.TO
HBNK.TO
Global X Equal Weight Banks Index ETFFinancials Equities
98
1.67%
Jul 5, 2023HUG.TO vs HBNK.TO
CHPS.TO
Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...Semiconductors, Technology Equities
93
6.25%
Jun 21, 2021HUG.TO vs CHPS.TO
USCL.TO
Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETFDerivative Income, S&P 500
30
-5.43%
Jul 5, 2023HUG.TO vs USCL.TO
QQCC.TO
Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETFDerivative Income
48
-3.61%
Sep 13, 2011HUG.TO vs QQCC.TO

Often Compared With HUG.TO

What investors most often compare with HUG.TO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnInception
VALT.TO
CI Gold Bullion Fund
83
8.41%
—HUG.TO vs VALT.TO
XEQT.TO
iShares Core Equity ETF PortfolioGlobal Equities
75
0.66%
Aug 7, 2019HUG.TO vs XEQT.TO
PHYS.TO
Sprott Physical Gold Trust
84
9.00%
—HUG.TO vs PHYS.TO
SVR-C.TO
iShares Silver Bullion ETFPrecious Metals
86
6.54%
Mar 4, 2011HUG.TO vs SVR-C.TO
KILO.TO
Purpose Gold Bullion Fund
84
8.08%
—HUG.TO vs KILO.TO
CGXF.TO
CI Gold+ Giants Covered Call ETF CommonGold, Precious Metals
83
6.89%
Mar 3, 2022HUG.TO vs CGXF.TO
MNT.TO
Royal Canadian Mint - Canadian Gold Reserves
70
6.88%
—HUG.TO vs MNT.TO
AMAX.TO
Hamilton Gold Producer YIELD MAXIMIZER ETFGold, Derivative Income
84
4.61%
Feb 6, 2024HUG.TO vs AMAX.TO
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares TrustPrecious Metals, Gold
88
8.57%
Jun 25, 2018HUG.TO vs GLDM

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Global X Gold ETF