Xtrackers Physical Gold GBP Hedged ETC (XGLS.L) belongs to the Precious Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XGLS.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XGLS.L
XGLS.L charges 0.69% annually. There are 41 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | 0.12% | 7.09B | Apr 2020 | XGLS.L vs XGDU.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.12% | 24.12B | Jun 2009 | XGLS.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 0.12% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | XGLS.L vs GLDW.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 0.12% | 27.43B | Apr 2011 | XGLS.L vs SGLN.L | |
| Amundi Physical Gold ETC (C) | 0.12% | 8.94B | May 2019 | XGLS.L vs GLDA.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XGLS.L
XGLS.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 33 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | 90 | — | Sep 2021 | XGLS.L vs REGB.L | |
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 55 | — | May 2022 | XGLS.L vs SILG.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Silver | 53 | 2.91B | Apr 2007 | XGLS.L vs PHSP.L | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | 53 | 2.57B | Apr 2011 | XGLS.L vs SSLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Silver ETC Securities | 52 | 314.15M | Apr 2020 | XGLS.L vs XSLR.L |
Top Performing XGLS.L Alternatives (YTD)
XGLS.L is at 2.29% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | 33.78% | — | Sep 2021 | XGLS.L vs REGB.L | |
| Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF USD Accumulating | 5.25% | — | May 2022 | XGLS.L vs SILG.L | |
| Market Access NYSE Arca Gold Bugs UCITS ETF | 4.84% | 51.69M | Jan 2007 | XGLS.L vs GOLB.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | 4.26% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | XGLS.L vs EGLN.L | |
| WisdomTree Precious Metals | 3.91% | 117.72M | Sep 2006 | XGLS.L vs AIGP.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XGLS.L
XGLS.L has 24.79% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 22.96%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Core Physical Gold | 22.96% | 1.66B | Nov 2020 | XGLS.L vs GLDW.L | |
| Gold Bullion Securities | 22.97% | 3.29B | Apr 2004 | XGLS.L vs GBSS.L | |
| Invesco Physical Gold A | 23.02% | 24.12B | Jun 2009 | XGLS.L vs SGLP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | 23.05% | 5.84B | Apr 2007 | XGLS.L vs PHGP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Swiss Gold | 23.13% | 4.01B | Dec 2009 | XGLS.L vs SGBX.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XGLS.L
XGLS.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.19%. There are 14 ETFs in the Precious Metals category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -16.70% | 31.65B | Apr 2011 | XGLS.L vs EGLN.L | |
| iShares Physical Gold ETC | -17.36% | 36.91B | Apr 2011 | XGLS.L vs IGLN.L | |
| Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities | -17.47% | 7.09B | Apr 2020 | XGLS.L vs XGDU.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold | -17.49% | 5.84B | Apr 2007 | XGLS.L vs PHGP.L | |
| WisdomTree Physical Gold - GBP Daily Hedged | -17.53% | 2.65B | Mar 2013 | XGLS.L vs GBSP.L |
Other ETFs from Xtrackers
The 10 most viewed Xtrackers ETFs shown here include EXUS.L, XNAQ.L, XDWT.L and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With XGLS.L
Investors most often compare XGLS.L with 4GLD.DE, GLD, CSKR.L. These 10 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xetra-Gold | Gold, Precious Metals | 34 | 2.22% | — | Nov 2007 | XGLS.L vs 4GLD.DE | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.92% | 150.37B | Nov 2004 | XGLS.L vs GLD | |
| iShares MSCI Korea UCITS ETF (Acc) | Asia Pacific Equities | 97 | 116.78% | 959.71M | Aug 2010 | XGLS.L vs CSKR.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1C | Asia Pacific Equities | 2 | -13.79% | 454.71M | Jun 2010 | XGLS.L vs XCX5.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF USD Acc | Gold, Precious Metals | 39 | 0.78% | 3.91B | Sep 2011 | XGLS.L vs IAUP.L | |
| iShares Physical Silver ETC | Silver, Precious Metals | 51 | 2.43% | 3.46B | Apr 2011 | XGLS.L vs ISLN.L | |
| iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF | Precious Metals | 42 | 0.82% | 2.91B | Sep 2011 | XGLS.L vs SPGP.L | |
| Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC | Precious Metals | 35 | 3.08% | 539.89M | Jun 2010 | XGLS.L vs XGLD.L | |
| WisdomTree Silver | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 3.18% | 127.95M | Sep 2006 | XGLS.L vs SLVR.L | |
| Invesco Physical Silver ETC | Silver, Precious Metals | 52 | 2.45% | 32.44B | Apr 2011 | XGLS.L vs SSLV.L |
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