AAAUvsSGOLETF Comparison
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The ETFs Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) and abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. AAAU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.18%, versus 0.17% for SGOL. AAAU is down -5.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$217M in YTD flows. SGOL performs better with -5.95% YTD performance, and +$89M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AAAU and SGOL 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 SGOL performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | AAAU SGOL | -2.12%-2.12% | -0.48%-0.48% | -5.96%-5.95% | +1.99%+2.00% | +103.52%+103.57% | +123.99%+124.08% |
| Flows | AAAU SGOL | -$35M- | +$162M+$217M | +$217M+$89M | +$347M+$181M | +$1.24B+$1.21B | +$1.36B+$1.33B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Volatility | AAAU SGOL | +21.31%+21.31% | +27.06%+27.09% | +20.38%+20.41% | +18.08%+18.19% |
| Max drawdown | AAAU SGOL | -13.97%-13.97% | -26.18%-26.17% | -26.18%-26.17% | -26.18%-26.17% |
| Max drawdown duration | AAAU SGOL | 64d64d | 271d271d | 271d271d | 271d271d |
Trading data
AAAU | SGOL | |
Last sale 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $40.15 | $38.78 |
| Previous close 10/27/2026 | $40.02 | $38.66 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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AAAU | SGOL | |
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| Last price | $40.15 | $38.78 |
| 1D performance | +0.32% | +0.31% |
| AuM | $2.57 B | $6.96 B |
| E/R | 0.18% | 0.17% |
Characteristics
AAAU | SGOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs | abrdn |
| 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 | September 9, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about AAAU and SGOL
How have the AAAU and SGOL ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 27, 2026, AAAU is down -5.96% year-to-date (YTD), while SGOL has lost -5.95%. That puts SGOL better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AAAU or SGOL?
Year-to-date, the AAAU ETF saw +$217M in flows, compared to +$89M for SGOL.
Which ETF is more volatile: AAAU or SGOL?
Over the past year, AAAU had a volatility of 27.06%, while SGOL experienced 27.09%.
Which ETF is bigger: AAAU or SGOL?
As of October 27, 2026, AAAU holds $2.57 B in assets under management (AUM), while SGOL manages $6.96 B.
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