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SPDR Gold Shares

Holds physical gold bullion in vaults. Each share represents approximately 1/10th of an ounce of gold. The largest physical gold ETF globally, providing direct exposure to gold prices.

TER
0.40%
AUM
$75B
CAGR
11.2%
Volatility
16.9%
Max Drawdown
-42.9%
Data Range
2004-11 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-9.5%
Worst DD-42.9%
Worst date2015-12

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return9.3%
Best41.8%
Worst-15.0%
% positive78%
222 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US78463V1070
Issuer
State Street
Benchmark
LBMA Gold Price PM
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.40%
Assets Under Management
$75B approx.
Inception Date
2004-11-18
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Grantor Trust
Dividend Policy
Accumulating (auto-reinvests)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~1
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Who Is This ETF For?

✓Inflation hedge and portfolio diversifier. Historically low correlation with stocks and bonds.
✓Investors preferring automatic dividend reinvestment (no tax event on distributions in many jurisdictions).

Key Risks to Consider

• No cash flows or dividends — returns depend entirely on price appreciation.

• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), SSGA (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-13