PHYS vs. SGOL

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with PHYS having a 23.09% return and SGOL slightly higher at 23.75%. Over the past 10 years, PHYS has underperformed SGOL with an annualized return of 9.40%, while SGOL has yielded a comparatively higher 10.00% annualized return.

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This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

The current PHYS Sharpe Ratio is 2.11, which is comparable to the SGOL Sharpe Ratio of 2.23. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PHYS and SGOL, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Neither PHYS nor SGOL has paid dividends to shareholders.

The maximum PHYS drawdown since its inception was -48.16%, which is greater than SGOL's maximum drawdown of -45.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PHYS and SGOL. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.

Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) have volatilities of 8.80% and 8.60%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.