iShares Physical Gold ETC (SGLN.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 SGLN.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SGLN.L
SGLN.L charges 0.12% annually. No ETFs in the Gold category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | SGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 6.43B | Apr 2020 | SGLN.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | 0.12% | 8.33B | May 2019 | SGLN.L vs GLDA.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 34.92B | Apr 2011 | SGLN.L vs IGLN.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SGLN.L
SGLN.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 10 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 38.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Access NYSE Arca Gold Bugs UCITS ETF | 38 | 86.09M | Jan 2007 | SGLN.L vs GOLB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | 35 | 2.75B | Sep 2011 | SGLN.L vs SPGP.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 34 | 640.97M | Nov 2008 | SGLN.L vs AUCP.L | |
| VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 34 | 2.56B | Mar 2015 | SGLN.L vs GDGB.L | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF | 33 | 852.32M | Mar 2015 | SGLN.L vs GJGB.L |
Top Performing SGLN.L Alternatives (YTD)
SGLN.L is at -4.94% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -3.74%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -3.74% | 30.43B | Apr 2011 | SGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | -4.89% | 3.60B | Dec 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGBX.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -4.91% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -4.94% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | SGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| HANetf The Royal Mint Responsibly Sourced Physical... | -5.00% | 1.19B | Feb 2020 | SGLN.L vs RMAP.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SGLN.L
SGLN.L has 24.09% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 22.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 22.55% | — | Jul 2024 | SGLN.L vs GLDI.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 23.85% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | SGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 23.89% | 3.02B | Apr 2004 | SGLN.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 23.92% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | 23.96% | 5.29B | Apr 2007 | SGLN.L vs PHGP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SGLN.L
SGLN.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.20%. There are 3 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -22.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -22.19% | 30.43B | Apr 2011 | SGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -23.14% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | SGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -23.15% | 22.19B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | -23.24% | 5.29B | Apr 2007 | SGLN.L vs PHGP.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | -23.27% | 3.02B | Apr 2004 | SGLN.L vs GBSS.L |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include IWDA.L, IUIT.L, SWDA.L and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $141B.
Often Compared With SGLN.L
Investors most often compare SGLN.L with GLD, IAU, SGLS.L. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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