AAAUvsGLDETF Comparison
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The ETFs Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) and State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. AAAU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.18%, versus 0.4% for GLD. AAAU is down -5.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$217M in YTD flows. GLD performs worse with -7.1% YTD performance, and -$2.82B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AAAU and GLD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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AAAU vs GLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | AAAU GLD | -2.12%-2.14% | -0.48%-0.54% | -5.96%-7.10% | +1.99%+1.77% | +103.52%+102.22% | +123.99%+121.58% |
| Flows | AAAU GLD | -$35M-$1.61B | +$162M+$4.87B | +$217M-$2.82B | +$347M-$84M | +$1.24B+$21.37B | +$1.36B+$15.73B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AAAU GLD | +21.31%+21.15% | +27.06%+28.39% | +20.38%+21.05% | +18.08%+18.69% |
| Max drawdown | AAAU GLD | -13.97%-14.01% | -26.18%-26.25% | -26.18%-26.25% | -26.18%-26.25% |
| Max drawdown duration | AAAU GLD | 64d64d | 271d271d | 271d271d | 271d271d |
Trading data
AAAU | GLD | |
Last sale 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $40.15 | $373.51 |
| Previous close 10/27/2026 | $40.02 | $372.28 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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AAAU | GLD | |
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| Last price | $40.15 | $373.51 |
| 1D performance | +0.32% | +0.33% |
| AuM | $2.57 B | $135.84 B |
| E/R | 0.18% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
AAAU | GLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | Commodities | Commodities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 26, 2018 | November 18, 2004 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about AAAU and GLD
How have the AAAU and GLD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 27, 2026, AAAU is down -5.96% year-to-date (YTD), while GLD has lost -7.1%. That puts AAAU better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AAAU or GLD?
Year-to-date, the AAAU ETF saw +$217M in flows, compared to -$2.82B for GLD.
Which ETF is more volatile: AAAU or GLD?
Over the past year, AAAU had a volatility of 27.06%, while GLD experienced 28.39%.
Which ETF is bigger: AAAU or GLD?
As of October 27, 2026, AAAU holds $2.57 B in assets under management (AUM), while GLD manages $135.84 B.
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