Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL)
SGOL is a passive ETF by Abrdn Plc tracking the investment results of the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt). SGOL launched on Sep 9, 2009 and has a 0.17% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US00326A1043
00326A104
Sep 9, 2009
1x
LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt)
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF had a return of 23.91% year-to-date (YTD) and 29.08% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF had an annualized return of 7.64%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.11%, indicating that Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
SGOL
23.91%
-4.27%
5.89%
29.08%
11.63%
7.64%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.08%
0.10%
10.70%
30.05%
13.52%
11.11%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SGOL, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.47% | 0.41% | 8.76% | 3.06% | 1.55% | -0.04% | 5.36% | 2.14% | 5.10% | 4.30% | 23.91% | ||
| 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% |
| 2020 | 4.45% | -0.59% | -0.20% | 7.26% | 2.65% | 2.76% | 10.79% | -0.26% | -4.17% | -0.55% | -5.37% | 7.03% | 25.03% |
| 2019 | 2.93% | -0.60% | -1.56% | -0.65% | 1.76% | 8.01% | 0.04% | 7.94% | -3.34% | 2.56% | -2.73% | 3.25% | 18.21% |
| 2018 | 2.83% | -1.70% | 0.64% | -0.48% | -1.50% | -3.83% | -2.03% | -2.29% | -0.64% | 2.09% | 0.36% | 4.91% | -1.94% |
| 2017 | 5.36% | 3.27% | -0.42% | 1.68% | -0.06% | -2.13% | 2.27% | 4.65% | -3.80% | 0.00% | -0.06% | 1.78% | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 5.39% | 10.94% | -0.77% | 4.94% | -6.06% | 8.93% | 2.06% | -3.22% | 0.64% | -3.00% | -8.27% | -2.02% | 7.99% |
| 2015 | 8.60% | -5.74% | -2.32% | -0.09% | 0.53% | -1.51% | -6.62% | 3.69% | -1.73% | 2.19% | -6.70% | -0.44% | -10.67% |
| 2014 | 3.40% | 6.30% | -3.10% | 0.48% | -3.09% | 6.25% | -3.56% | 0.40% | -6.19% | -3.07% | -0.45% | 1.34% | -2.12% |
| 2013 | -0.53% | -5.05% | 0.94% | -7.60% | -6.23% | -10.99% | 7.38% | 5.27% | -4.76% | -0.37% | -5.52% | -3.80% | -28.34% |
Expense Ratio
SGOL has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SGOL is 71, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Aberdeen Standard 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 Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF was 45.51%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 1159 trading sessions.
The current Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF drawdown is 8.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -45.51% | Aug 23, 2011 | 1088 | Dec 17, 2015 | 1159 | Jul 28, 2020 | 2247 |
| -21.56% | Aug 7, 2020 | 538 | Sep 26, 2022 | 315 | Dec 27, 2023 | 853 |
| -12.65% | Dec 3, 2009 | 45 | Feb 8, 2010 | 64 | May 11, 2010 | 109 |
| -8.11% | Oct 31, 2024 | 12 | Nov 15, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -8.07% | Dec 7, 2010 | 36 | Jan 27, 2011 | 22 | Mar 1, 2011 | 58 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF volatility is 5.31%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.