iShares Physical Gold ETC (PPFB.DE) 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 PPFB.DE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PPFB.DE
PPFB.DE charges 0.12% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | 7.18B | Jun 2021 | PPFB.DE vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | PPFB.DE vs GLDM | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | PPFB.DE vs SGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | PPFB.DE vs GLDW.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | — | Nov 2020 | PPFB.DE vs WGLD.DE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PPFB.DE
PPFB.DE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 72 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | 89 | — | Sep 2021 | PPFB.DE vs REGB.L | |
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 70 | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | PPFB.DE vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 60 | 13.14M | May 2024 | PPFB.DE vs AGMI | |
| iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF | 57 | 999.44M | Jan 2012 | PPFB.DE vs SLVP | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | 56 | 2.57B | Apr 2011 | PPFB.DE vs SSLN.L |
Top Performing PPFB.DE Alternatives (YTD)
PPFB.DE is at 2.74% YTD. There are 56 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 31.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | 31.29% | — | Sep 2021 | PPFB.DE vs REGB.L | |
| UBS ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN | 14.36% | 383.24M | Apr 2013 | PPFB.DE vs SLVO | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | 7.94% | 13.14M | May 2024 | PPFB.DE vs AGMI | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | 7.05% | 4.04B | Nov 2012 | PPFB.DE vs SILJ | |
| Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF | 6.59% | 846.78M | Jan 2025 | PPFB.DE vs SLVR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PPFB.DE
PPFB.DE has 23.12% 1-year volatility. There are 9 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.58%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 14.58% | 175.24M | Jan 2013 | PPFB.DE vs GLDI | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 22.95% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | PPFB.DE vs GLDW.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 22.96% | 3.29B | Apr 2004 | PPFB.DE vs GBSS.L | |
| Swisscanto (CH) Gold ETF EA CHF | 23.01% | — | Mar 2006 | PPFB.DE vs ZGLD.SW | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 23.02% | 24.12B | Jun 2009 | PPFB.DE vs SGLP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PPFB.DE
PPFB.DE has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.60%. There are 7 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -13.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | -13.73% | 175.24M | Jan 2013 | PPFB.DE vs GLDI | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | -16.53% | — | May 2019 | PPFB.DE vs GLDA.DE | |
| HANetf The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical... | -16.54% | — | Feb 2020 | PPFB.DE vs RM8U.DE | |
| Xetra-Gold | -16.54% | — | Nov 2007 | PPFB.DE vs 4GLD.DE | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -16.55% | — | Jun 2009 | PPFB.DE vs 8PSG.DE |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, XEQT.TO, IBIT and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.52% | 91.90B | May 2020 | PPFB.DE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio | Global Equities | 80 | 13.22% | 18.41B | Aug 2019 | PPFB.DE vs XEQT.TO | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.45% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | PPFB.DE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 74 | 11.38% | 854.92B | May 2000 | PPFB.DE vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | -0.05% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | PPFB.DE vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 100.26% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | PPFB.DE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 78 | 9.64% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | PPFB.DE vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 51 | 3.97% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | PPFB.DE vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 34 | 3.83% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | PPFB.DE vs IAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ... | Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities | 98 | 20.26% | 5.25B | Jun 2017 | PPFB.DE vs XDIV.TO |
Often Compared With PPFB.DE
Investors most often compare PPFB.DE with GLD, IGLD.DE, GOLD. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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