Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC (XGLD.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 XGLD.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XGLD.L
XGLD.L charges 0.25% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | XGLD.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | XGLD.L vs SGLP.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | 0.12% | 8.15B | May 2019 | XGLD.L vs GLDA.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 6.16B | Apr 2020 | XGLD.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 29.20B | Jun 2009 | XGLD.L vs SGLD.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XGLD.L
XGLD.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 24. There are 20 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 | XGLD.L vs GOLB.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | 31 | 2.51B | Sep 2011 | XGLD.L vs SPGP.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 30 | 819.67M | Nov 2008 | XGLD.L vs AUCO.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | 30 | 611.70M | Nov 2008 | XGLD.L vs AUCP.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD Acc | 30 | 3.36B | Sep 2011 | XGLD.L vs IAUP.L |
Top Performing XGLD.L Alternatives (YTD)
XGLD.L is at -6.12% YTD. There are 3 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 | XGLD.L vs EGLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | -6.05% | 6.16B | Apr 2020 | XGLD.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold ETC | -6.11% | 29.20B | Jun 2009 | XGLD.L vs SGLD.L | |
| The Royal Mint Physical Gold ETC Securities | -6.12% | 1.45B | Dec 2020 | XGLD.L vs RMAU.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -6.13% | 34.05B | Apr 2011 | XGLD.L vs IGLN.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XGLD.L
XGLD.L has 26.36% 1-year volatility. There are 13 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 | XGLD.L vs GLDI.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | 24.23% | 3.20B | Dec 2009 | XGLD.L vs SGBX.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 24.26% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | XGLD.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 24.29% | 2.53B | Apr 2004 | XGLD.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 24.32% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | XGLD.L vs SGLP.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XGLD.L
XGLD.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.53%. There are 12 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 | XGLD.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | -24.25% | 1.24B | Nov 2020 | XGLD.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | -24.25% | 8.15B | May 2019 | XGLD.L vs GLDA.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | -24.29% | 21.79B | Jun 2009 | XGLD.L vs SGLP.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -24.33% | 25.41B | Apr 2011 | XGLD.L vs SGLN.L |
Other ETFs from Xtrackers
The 10 most viewed Xtrackers ETFs shown here include EXUS.L, XNAQ.L, XDWT.L and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With XGLD.L
Investors most often compare XGLD.L with GLD, AAAU, XGD.TO. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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