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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IAUM
IAUM charges 0.09% annually. No ETFs in the Gold category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | IAUM vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 415.34M | Jun 2022 | IAUM vs FGDL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.34B | Aug 2017 | IAUM vs BAR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 6.73B | Sep 2009 | IAUM vs SGOL | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | 2.47B | Jul 2018 | IAUM vs AAAU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IAUM
IAUM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 12 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 48.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 48 | 272.75M | Mar 2015 | IAUM vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 44 | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | IAUM vs GBUG | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 44 | 104.44M | Nov 2010 | IAUM vs GOEX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 42 | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | IAUM vs GDE | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 38 | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | IAUM vs GDXJ |
Top Performing IAUM Alternatives (YTD)
IAUM is at -6.07% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 4.59% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | IAUM vs DGZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 1.26% | 124.20M | Dec 2008 | IAUM vs GLL | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 0.83% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | IAUM vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -3.76% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | IAUM vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -4.83% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | IAUM vs GLDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IAUM
IAUM has 27.79% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.42% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | IAUM vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | 16.75% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | IAUM vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 22.13% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | IAUM vs IAUI | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 25.12% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | IAUM vs IGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 25.26% | 22.65M | Apr 2025 | IAUM vs GOLI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IAUM
IAUM has a 1-year max drawdown of -26.31%. There are 8 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -12.43% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | IAUM vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -15.81% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | IAUM vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | -22.50% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | IAUM vs IAUI | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | -22.66% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | IAUM vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -23.84% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | IAUM vs IGLD |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IAUM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IAUM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IAUM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IAUM vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IAUM vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IAUM vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IAUM vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IAUM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IAUM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IAUM vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IAUM
Investors most often compare IAUM with GLD, FSAGX, PHYS. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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