Simplify Gold Strategy PLUS Income ETF (YGLD) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to YGLD
YGLD charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Gold category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among YGLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.09% | Jun 15, 2021 | YGLD vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2018 | YGLD vs GLDM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.17% | Sep 9, 2009 | YGLD vs SGOL | |
| GraniteShares Gold Trust | 0.17% | Aug 31, 2017 | YGLD vs BAR | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.18% | Jul 26, 2018 | YGLD vs AAAU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to YGLD
Among ETFs in the Gold category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 92 | May 16, 2006 | YGLD vs GDX | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | 91 | Dec 16, 2021 | YGLD vs GDMN | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | 89 | Mar 15, 2022 | YGLD vs GDE | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 88 | Jun 15, 2021 | YGLD vs IAUM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 88 | Jun 25, 2018 | YGLD vs GLDM |
Top Performing YGLD Alternatives (YTD)
YGLD alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 13.65% | Feb 27, 2008 | YGLD vs DGP | |
| Kurv Gold Enhanced Income ETF | 10.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | YGLD vs KGLD | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | 8.77% | Dec 16, 2021 | YGLD vs GDMN | |
| iShares Gold Trust Micro | 8.63% | Jun 15, 2021 | YGLD vs IAUM | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 8.62% | Sep 9, 2009 | YGLD vs SGOL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to YGLD
YGLD alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 12.06% | Jan 20, 2021 | YGLD vs BGLD | |
| Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF | 19.99% | Apr 1, 2025 | YGLD vs GLDY | |
| NEOS Gold High Income ETF | 20.78% | Jun 4, 2025 | YGLD vs IAUI | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | 23.75% | Mar 2, 2021 | YGLD vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 27.49% | Jul 26, 2018 | YGLD vs AAAU |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to YGLD
YGLD alternatives from the Gold category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | -11.11% | Jan 20, 2021 | YGLD vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Target Income ETF | -17.56% | Mar 2, 2021 | YGLD vs IGLD | |
| Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | -19.13% | Jul 26, 2018 | YGLD vs AAAU | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -19.14% | Sep 9, 2009 | YGLD vs SGOL | |
| VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -19.14% | May 16, 2014 | YGLD vs OUNZ |
Other ETFs from Simplify
Most popular Simplify ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility, Actively Managed | 17 | -7.92% | May 12, 2021 | YGLD vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 25 | 12.39% | Mar 7, 2022 | YGLD vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Options Trading | 82 | -1.40% | Nov 1, 2021 | YGLD vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency | 5 | -32.88% | Sep 29, 2022 | YGLD vs MAXI | |
| Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | High Yield Bonds | 14 | -2.19% | Feb 14, 2022 | YGLD vs CDX | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 16 | -2.90% | May 10, 2021 | YGLD vs PFIX | |
| Simplify Stable Income ETF | Government Bonds | 27 | 0.97% | Oct 27, 2022 | YGLD vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend, Actively Managed | 23 | -2.89% | Oct 27, 2022 | YGLD vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 26 | 0.08% | Feb 14, 2022 | YGLD vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Government Bonds | 76 | -0.43% | Nov 6, 2023 | YGLD vs MTBA |
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