iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) Alternatives
iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) 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 IAUM. 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 IAUM
IAUM charges 0.09% annually. Among ETFs in the Gold category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IAUM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | IAUM vs GLDM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | IAUM vs SGOL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | IAUM vs BAR | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | Jul 26, 2018 | IAUM vs AAAU | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 0.20% | Mar 15, 2022 | IAUM vs GDE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IAUM
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.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 92 | May 16, 2006 | IAUM vs GDX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | 91 | Dec 16, 2021 | IAUM vs GDMN | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 89 | Mar 15, 2022 | IAUM vs GDE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 88 | Jun 25, 2018 | IAUM vs GLDM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 87 | Sep 9, 2009 | IAUM vs SGOL |
Top Performing IAUM Alternatives (YTD)
IAUM alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 13.65% | Feb 27, 2008 | IAUM vs DGP | |
| Kurv Gold Enhanced Income ETF | 10.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | IAUM vs KGLD | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | 8.77% | Dec 16, 2021 | IAUM vs GDMN | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | IAUM vs SGOL | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 8.61% | May 16, 2014 | IAUM vs OUNZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IAUM
IAUM alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.06% | Jan 20, 2021 | IAUM vs BGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 19.99% | Apr 1, 2025 | IAUM vs GLDY | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 20.78% | Jun 4, 2025 | IAUM vs IAUI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | IAUM vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | IAUM vs AAAU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IAUM
IAUM alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -11.11% | Jan 20, 2021 | IAUM vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | IAUM vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | IAUM vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | IAUM vs SGOL | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -19.14% | May 16, 2014 | IAUM vs OUNZ |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IAUM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IAUM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IAUM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IAUM vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IAUM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IAUM vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IAUM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IAUM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IAUM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IAUM vs ACWI |
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