FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF (IGLD) Alternatives
FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF (IGLD) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IGLD. 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 IGLD
IGLD charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Precious Metals category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IGLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | IGLD vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | IGLD vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | Jun 30, 2022 | IGLD vs FGDL | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | IGLD vs SGOL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | IGLD vs BAR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGLD
Among ETFs in the Precious Metals 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETFMG Prime Junior Silver Miners ETF | 95 | Nov 28, 2012 | IGLD vs SILJ | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 95 | May 2, 2024 | IGLD vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Jan 31, 2012 | IGLD vs SLVP | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | IGLD vs SIL | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 93 | Jan 14, 2025 | IGLD vs SLVR |
Top Performing IGLD Alternatives (YTD)
IGLD alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | IGLD vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | IGLD vs SGOL | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 8.61% | May 16, 2014 | IGLD vs OUNZ | |
| iShares Gold Trust | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IGLD vs IAU | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 8.57% | Aug 31, 2017 | IGLD vs BAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGLD
IGLD alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 13.84% | Jan 29, 2013 | IGLD vs GLDI | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | IGLD vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 27.51% | Sep 9, 2009 | IGLD vs SGOL | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 27.51% | Jun 15, 2021 | IGLD vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 27.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | IGLD vs GLDM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGLD
IGLD alternatives from the Precious Metals category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | -13.73% | Jan 29, 2013 | IGLD vs GLDI | |
| Credit Suisse X-Links Silver Shares Covered Call E... | -17.23% | Apr 17, 2013 | IGLD vs SLVO | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | IGLD vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | IGLD vs SGOL | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -19.14% | May 16, 2014 | IGLD vs OUNZ |
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