AAAUvsYSAUETF Comparison
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The ETFs Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) and Y'all Street Physical Gold ETF (YSAU) 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 0.24% for YSAU. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AAAU and YSAU 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 YSAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AAAU YSAU | -3.31%-3.25% | +0.59%+0.60% | -6.68%n/a | +0.31%n/a | +100.48%n/a | +125.56%n/a |
| Flows | AAAU YSAU | -$35M-$3M | +$146M-$3M | +$217M- | +$347M- | +$1.24B- | +$1.36B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Volatility | AAAU YSAU | +21.15%+20.77% | +27.02%n/a | +20.37%n/a | +18.06%n/a |
| Max drawdown | AAAU YSAU | -13.97%-13.83% | -26.18%n/a | -26.18%n/a | -26.18%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | AAAU YSAU | 66d66d | 273dn/a | 273dn/a | 273dn/a |
Trading data
AAAU | YSAU | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $38.27 | $39.01 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $39.62 | $40.29 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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AAAU | YSAU | |
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| Last price | $38.27 | $39.01 |
| 1D performance | -3.41% | -3.18% |
| AuM | $2.55 B | $6.84 M |
| E/R | 0.18% | 0.24% |
Characteristics
AAAU | YSAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Goldman Sachs | Texas Precious Metal Trust |
| 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 | July 15, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Top 15 holdings
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Frequently asked questions about AAAU and YSAU
Which ETF is bigger: AAAU or YSAU?
As of October 29, 2026, AAAU holds $2.55 B in assets under management (AUM), while YSAU manages $6.84 M.
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Latest news about AAAU & YSAU
Gold Price Hits Record High Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Anticipation of Monetary Easing
March 11, 2024
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ETFs Backed by Physical Gold Continue to Experience Inflows in May
May 15, 2023
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