- ISIN
- US00326A1043
- CUSIP
- 00326A104
- Issuer
- abrdn
- Inception Date
- Sep 9, 2009
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Gold, Precious Metals
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Commodity
- Assets Under Management
- $7B
Share Price Chart
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Performance
SGOL Performance Chart
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) is up 0.1% since the beginning of the year. SGOL is currently trading at $41 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SGOL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,262.
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Returns By Period
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) has returned 0.10% so far this year and 30.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SGOL has had an annualized return of 13.00%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.33%.
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
- 1D
- -3.61%
- 1M
- -8.60%
- YTD
- 0.10%
- 6M
- 2.70%
- 1Y
- 30.13%
- 3Y*
- 29.85%
- 5Y*
- 17.73%
- 10Y*
- 13.00%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
SGOL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 2009, SGOL's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Nov 2009 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, SGOL closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 3, 2026 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.59% | 8.39% | -10.99% | -1.48% | -1.55% | -4.99% | 0.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.75% | 1.94% | 9.39% | 5.47% | -0.06% | 0.35% | -0.51% | 4.97% | 11.75% | 3.59% | 5.40% | 2.21% | 63.99% |
| 2024 | -1.47% | 0.41% | 8.76% | 3.06% | 1.55% | -0.04% | 5.36% | 2.14% | 5.10% | 4.30% | -3.09% | -1.38% | 26.90% |
| 2023 | 5.78% | -5.36% | 7.89% | 0.95% | -1.36% | -2.24% | 2.34% | -1.22% | -4.74% | 7.29% | 2.58% | 1.39% | 12.99% |
| 2022 | -1.65% | 6.14% | 1.36% | -2.15% | -3.19% | -1.53% | -2.60% | -2.96% | -2.81% | -1.82% | 8.45% | 3.07% | -0.51% |
| 2021 | -3.17% | -6.21% | -1.20% | 3.54% | 7.77% | -7.16% | 2.53% | 0.06% | -3.33% | 1.54% | -0.64% | 3.29% | -3.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF has an annualized alpha of 9.42%, beta of 0.07, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2009.
- This ETF captured 21.67% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -16.35%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.42%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 21.67%
- Downside Capture
- -16.35%
Expense Ratio
SGOL has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SGOL ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| SGOL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.93 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.36 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.43 | 2.69 | -1.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.62 | 12.34 | -8.73 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF was 45.51%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 1159 trading sessions.
The current abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF drawdown is 20.02%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 bear market2015 | -45.51%Dec 2015 | 4y 3mo | 4y 7mo | 8y 11moAug 2011 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.56%Sep 2022 | 2y 1mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 4moAug 2020 - Dec 2023 |
2026 bear market2026 | -20.02%Jun 2026 | 4mo 6d | — | 4mo 9dJan 2026 - now |
2010 correction2010 | -12.65%Feb 2010 | 2mo 7d | 3mo 2d | 5mo 9dDec 2009 - May 2010 |
2025 correction2025 | -10.06%Nov 2025 | 14d | 1mo 18d | 2mo 2dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SGOL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.51% | -56.78% | +11.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.02% | -9.10% | -10.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.02% | -18.90% | -1.12% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.92% | -25.43% | +4.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.56% | -33.92% | +12.36% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -20.02% | -2.97% | -17.05% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.41% | -10.72% | -7.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.88% | 1.97% | +5.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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