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Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC (XGLD.L)
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Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Volatility

ETF Info

ISINGB00B5840F36
WKNA1EN2J
IssuerXtrackers
Inception DateJun 15, 2010
CategoryPrecious Metals
Leveraged1x
Index TrackedGold
DomicileJersey
Distribution PolicyAccumulating
Asset ClassCommodity

Expense Ratio

XGLD.L has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low compared to other funds.


Expense ratio chart for XGLD.L: current value at 0.25% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.25%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
17.98%
7.19%
XGLD.L (Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC had a return of 24.17% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.73% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC had an annualized return of 7.47%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.85%, indicating that Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC did not perform as well as the benchmark.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date24.17%17.79%
1 month2.69%0.18%
6 months19.10%7.53%
1 year32.73%26.42%
5 years (annualized)11.07%13.48%
10 years (annualized)7.47%10.85%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of XGLD.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024-0.87%-0.30%8.49%3.62%1.35%-0.19%3.99%3.47%24.17%
20235.95%-5.26%8.24%0.58%-0.90%-2.82%2.71%-1.42%-4.52%7.31%2.42%1.39%13.37%
2022-1.32%5.81%2.24%-1.98%-3.40%-1.83%-2.38%-2.57%-2.77%-2.14%7.04%3.77%-0.24%
2021-1.95%-7.35%-1.00%3.69%7.15%-6.87%3.30%-0.92%-2.56%0.97%-0.12%2.38%-4.19%
20204.20%0.08%1.48%5.59%1.85%2.81%10.70%-0.20%-3.70%-1.04%-5.25%6.32%24.11%
20192.98%-0.51%-1.53%-0.91%1.29%8.43%1.22%7.13%-4.12%2.98%-3.14%3.93%18.35%
20183.41%-1.74%0.26%-0.69%-0.86%-3.95%-2.27%-1.82%-0.74%1.89%0.32%5.17%-1.36%
20174.58%3.70%-0.88%1.69%-0.03%-1.98%2.05%3.82%-2.47%-1.22%0.65%1.50%11.68%
20165.23%10.50%0.16%4.66%-6.22%8.75%2.05%-3.03%1.00%-3.63%-7.99%-1.15%8.91%
20156.30%-4.44%-2.50%-0.67%0.79%-1.54%-6.39%3.57%-1.89%2.39%-6.88%-0.30%-11.73%
20143.30%6.78%-2.88%0.38%-3.72%5.84%-2.40%0.11%-6.05%-3.66%1.22%1.42%-0.50%
20130.13%-4.96%1.07%-8.26%-5.04%-12.87%7.69%7.17%-5.19%-0.61%-5.20%-4.25%-27.92%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current risk-adjusted rank of XGLD.L is 87, placing it in the top 13% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of XGLD.L is 8787
XGLD.L (Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC)
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of XGLD.L is 8989Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of XGLD.L is 8787Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of XGLD.L is 8585Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of XGLD.L is 8888Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of XGLD.L is 8989Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC (XGLD.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


XGLD.L
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for XGLD.L, currently valued at 2.30, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.30
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for XGLD.L, currently valued at 3.14, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.003.14
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for XGLD.L, currently valued at 1.40, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.40
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for XGLD.L, currently valued at 2.61, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.002.61
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for XGLD.L, currently valued at 13.41, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0013.41
^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.06, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.06
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.78, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.78
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.37, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.37
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.85, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.001.85
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 11.09, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0011.09

Sharpe Ratio

The current Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC Sharpe ratio is 2.30. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.001.502.002.503.00AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
2.30
2.06
XGLD.L (Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History


Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC doesn't pay dividends

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.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
-0.33%
-0.86%
XGLD.L (Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC. 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 Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC was 45.19%, occurring on Nov 26, 2015. Recovery took 1179 trading sessions.

The current Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC drawdown is 0.33%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-45.19%Sep 6, 20111068Nov 26, 20151179Jul 28, 20202247
-21.21%Aug 7, 2020566Nov 3, 2022288Dec 27, 2023854
-10.14%Dec 8, 201029Jan 25, 201149Apr 4, 201178
-8.25%Aug 24, 20111Aug 24, 20117Sep 5, 20118
-8.1%Nov 10, 20105Nov 16, 201013Dec 6, 201018

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC volatility is 3.30%, 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.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
3.30%
3.99%
XGLD.L (Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC)
Benchmark (^GSPC)