BARvsGLDETF Comparison
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The ETFs GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF (BAR) 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. BAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1749%, versus 0.4% for GLD. BAR is down -6.73% year-to-date (YTD) with -$105M in YTD flows. GLD performs worse with -7.86% YTD performance, and -$2.94B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAR 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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BAR vs GLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | BAR GLD | -2.93%-2.95% | -1.30%-1.36% | -6.73%-7.86% | +1.15%+0.93% | +102.68%+101.35% | +123.40%+120.94% |
| Flows | BAR GLD | --$1.72B | -$19M+$4.76B | -$105M-$2.94B | -$87M-$195M | -$363M+$21.25B | -$394M+$15.72B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BAR GLD | +21.31%+21.25% | +26.96%+28.43% | +20.38%+21.05% | +18.18%+18.69% |
| Max drawdown | BAR GLD | -13.97%-14.01% | -26.18%-26.25% | -26.18%-26.25% | -26.18%-26.25% |
| Max drawdown duration | BAR GLD | 63d63d | 270d270d | 270d270d | 270d270d |
Trading data
BAR | GLD | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $39.97 | $372.28 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $39.53 | $367.82 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 28, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BAR | GLD | |
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| Last price | $39.97 | $372.28 |
| 1D performance | +1.11% | +1.21% |
| AuM | $1.29 B | $134.60 B |
| E/R | 0.1749% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
BAR | GLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | GraniteShares | 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 | August 31, 2017 | November 18, 2004 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about BAR and GLD
How have the BAR and GLD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, BAR is down -6.73% year-to-date (YTD), while GLD has lost -7.86%. That puts BAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BAR or GLD?
Year-to-date, the BAR ETF saw -$105M in flows, compared to -$2.94B for GLD.
Which ETF is more volatile: BAR or GLD?
Over the past year, BAR had a volatility of 26.96%, while GLD experienced 28.43%.
Which ETF is bigger: BAR or GLD?
As of October 26, 2026, BAR holds $1.29 B in assets under management (AUM), while GLD manages $134.60 B.
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