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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | SGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | 0.12% | 8.15B | May 2019 | SGLN.L vs GLDA.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 6.16B | Apr 2020 | SGLN.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 29.20B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLD.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SGLN.L
SGLN.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 26. There are 8 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 31.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Access NYSE Arca Gold Bugs UCITS ETF | 31 | 86.09M | Jan 2007 | SGLN.L vs GOLB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | 31 | 2.51B | Sep 2011 | SGLN.L vs SPGP.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 30 | 819.67M | Nov 2008 | SGLN.L vs AUCO.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 30 | 611.70M | Nov 2008 | SGLN.L vs AUCP.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD Acc | 30 | 3.36B | Sep 2011 | SGLN.L vs IAUP.L |
Top Performing SGLN.L Alternatives (YTD)
SGLN.L is at -6.40% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as -3.62%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -3.62% | 29.83B | Apr 2011 | SGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | -6.05% | 6.16B | Apr 2020 | SGLN.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -6.11% | 29.20B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLD.L | |
| Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC | -6.12% | 490.36M | Jun 2010 | SGLN.L vs XGLD.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | -6.12% | 1.45B | Dec 2020 | SGLN.L vs RMAU.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SGLN.L
SGLN.L has 24.49% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 22.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IncomeShares Gold+ Yield ETP | 22.88% | — | Jul 2024 | SGLN.L vs GLDI.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | 24.23% | 3.20B | Dec 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGBX.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 24.26% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | SGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 24.29% | 2.53B | Apr 2004 | SGLN.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 24.32% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SGLN.L
SGLN.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.33%. There are 4 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -22.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -22.42% | 29.83B | Apr 2011 | SGLN.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -24.25% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | SGLN.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | -24.25% | 8.15B | May 2019 | SGLN.L vs GLDA.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -24.29% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLP.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -24.36% | 29.20B | Jun 2009 | SGLN.L vs SGLD.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 $143B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities | 71 | 10.17% | 143.34B | Sep 2009 | SGLN.L vs IWDA.L | |
| iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCIT... | Technology Equities, S&P 500 | 46 | 17.06% | 18.46B | Nov 2015 | SGLN.L vs IUIT.L | |
| iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities | 79 | 9.95% | 106.97B | Sep 2009 | SGLN.L vs SWDA.L | |
| iShares NASDAQ 100 UCITS ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 61 | 15.91% | 27.76B | Jan 2010 | SGLN.L vs CNDX.L | |
| iShares S&P 500 Information Technology Sector UCIT... | Technology Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | 16.77% | 13.77B | Nov 2015 | SGLN.L vs IITU.L | |
| iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 62 | 18.64% | 42.11B | May 2014 | SGLN.L vs EIMI.L | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 10.00% | 113.20B | May 2010 | SGLN.L vs CSP1.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | Gold, Precious Metals | 25 | -6.13% | 34.05B | Apr 2011 | SGLN.L vs IGLN.L | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Global Equities | 72 | 11.18% | 34.09B | Oct 2011 | SGLN.L vs ISAC.L | |
| iShares NASDAQ 100 UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 15.64% | 20.71B | Jan 2010 | SGLN.L vs CNX1.L |
Often Compared With SGLN.L
Investors most often compare SGLN.L with GLD, IAU, SGLS.L. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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