iShares Physical Gold ETC (IGLN.L) 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 IGLN.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGLN.L
IGLN.L charges 0.25% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | IGLN.L vs SGLD.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.22% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | IGLN.L vs RMAU.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.25% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | IGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold + Yield ETP GBP | 0.35% | — | Jul 2024 | IGLN.L vs GLDE.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 0.35% | — | Jul 2024 | IGLN.L vs GLDI.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGLN.L
IGLN.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 6 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 41.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 41 | 2.76B | Mar 2015 | IGLN.L vs GDGB.L | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 39 | 935.94M | Mar 2015 | IGLN.L vs GJGB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD Acc | 39 | 3.91B | Sep 2011 | IGLN.L vs IAUP.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 39 | 848.18M | Nov 2008 | IGLN.L vs AUCO.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 36 | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | IGLN.L vs SGLD.L |
Top Performing IGLN.L Alternatives (YTD)
IGLN.L is at 3.00% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 4.26% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | IGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | 3.03% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | IGLN.L vs RMAU.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 3.01% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | IGLN.L vs SGLD.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD Acc | 0.78% | 3.91B | Sep 2011 | IGLN.L vs IAUP.L | |
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 0.24% | 2.76B | Mar 2015 | IGLN.L vs GDGB.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGLN.L
IGLN.L has 24.79% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 21.68%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 21.68% | — | Jul 2024 | IGLN.L vs GLDI.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold + Yield ETP GBP | 21.73% | — | Jul 2024 | IGLN.L vs GLDE.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 23.14% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | IGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 24.73% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | IGLN.L vs SGLD.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | 24.82% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | IGLN.L vs RMAU.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGLN.L
IGLN.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.36%. There are 4 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | -16.47% | — | Jul 2024 | IGLN.L vs GLDI.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -16.70% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | IGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| IncomeShares Gold + Yield ETP GBP | -16.85% | — | Jul 2024 | IGLN.L vs GLDE.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -17.34% | 32.44B | Jun 2009 | IGLN.L vs SGLD.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | -18.15% | 1.60B | Dec 2020 | IGLN.L vs RMAU.L |
Other ETFs from iShares
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Often Compared With IGLN.L
Investors most often compare IGLN.L with GLD, XAUUSD=X, GBSP.L. These 19 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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