Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF (YGLD) 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 YGLD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to YGLD
YGLD charges 0.50% annually. There are 14 ETFs in the Gold category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | 6.34B | Jun 2021 | YGLD vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | YGLD vs GLDM | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | 0.15% | 415.34M | Jun 2022 | YGLD vs FGDL | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | 6.73B | Sep 2009 | YGLD vs SGOL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | 1.34B | Aug 2017 | YGLD vs BAR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to YGLD
YGLD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 17. There are 33 ETFs in the Gold category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 48.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 48 | 272.75M | Mar 2015 | YGLD vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF | 45 | 141.51M | Feb 2025 | YGLD vs GBUG | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 44 | 104.44M | Nov 2010 | YGLD vs GOEX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 41 | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | YGLD vs GDE | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 37 | 2.04B | Jan 2012 | YGLD vs RING |
Top Performing YGLD Alternatives (YTD)
YGLD is at -19.95% YTD. There are 31 ETFs in the Gold category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 1.46%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 1.46% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | YGLD vs DGZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Gold | 1.34% | 124.20M | Dec 2008 | YGLD vs GLL | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | -0.84% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | YGLD vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -4.01% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | YGLD vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -4.75% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | YGLD vs GLDI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to YGLD
YGLD has 42.37% 1-year volatility. There are 19 ETFs in the Gold category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.52% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | YGLD vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | 16.78% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | YGLD vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 22.14% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | YGLD vs IAUI | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 25.10% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | YGLD vs IGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 25.21% | 22.65M | Apr 2025 | YGLD vs GOLI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to YGLD
YGLD has a 1-year max drawdown of -43.35%. There are 28 ETFs in the Gold category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -12.43% | 50.90M | Jan 2021 | YGLD vs BGLD | |
| UBS AG ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due Fe... | -15.81% | 166.76M | Jan 2013 | YGLD vs GLDI | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | -22.50% | 494.75M | Jun 2025 | YGLD vs IAUI | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | -22.66% | 433.45M | Mar 2022 | YGLD vs GDE | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -23.84% | 514.13M | Mar 2021 | YGLD vs IGLD |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include SVOL, CTA, HEQT and span 15 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility | 38 | 1.82% | 523.04M | May 2021 | YGLD vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 15 | 2.94% | 1.56B | Mar 2022 | YGLD vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading, Actively Managed | 77 | 5.74% | 296.16M | Nov 2021 | YGLD vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 95 | 2.42% | 489.70M | Oct 2022 | YGLD vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency, Derivative Income | 1 | -36.57% | 24.53M | Sep 2022 | YGLD vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Inverse Bonds, Nontraditional Bonds | 13 | 10.66% | 182.81M | May 2021 | YGLD vs PFIX | |
| Simplify High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 4 | -3.00% | 377.28M | Feb 2022 | YGLD vs CDX | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 8 | -1.00% | 66.82M | Oct 2022 | YGLD vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 39 | -0.43% | 574.10M | Feb 2022 | YGLD vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 37 | -0.64% | 1.49B | Nov 2023 | YGLD vs MTBA |
Often Compared With YGLD
Investors most often compare YGLD with GLD, IAU, SH. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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