BARvsGLDMETF Comparison
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The ETFs GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF (BAR) and State Street SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. BAR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1749%, versus 0.1% for GLDM. BAR is down -6.73% year-to-date (YTD) with -$105M in YTD flows. GLDM performs better with -6.67% YTD performance, and +$7.72B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAR and GLDM 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 GLDM 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 GLDM | -2.93%-2.92% | -1.30%-1.28% | -6.73%-6.67% | +1.15%+1.23% | +102.68%+103.13% | +123.40%+124.18% |
| Flows | BAR GLDM | -+$1.05B | -$19M+$3.30B | -$105M+$7.72B | -$87M+$8.24B | -$363M+$16.99B | -$394M+$18.18B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BAR GLDM | +21.31%+21.24% | +26.96%+26.84% | +20.38%+20.36% | +18.18%+18.06% |
| Max drawdown | BAR GLDM | -13.97%-13.96% | -26.18%-26.15% | -26.18%-26.15% | -26.18%-26.15% |
| Max drawdown duration | BAR GLDM | 63d63d | 270d270d | 270d270d | 270d270d |
Trading data
BAR | GLDM | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $39.97 | $80.32 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $39.53 | $79.38 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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BAR | GLDM | |
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| Last price | $39.97 | $80.32 |
| 1D performance | +1.11% | +1.18% |
| AuM | $1.29 B | $30.38 B |
| E/R | 0.1749% | 0.1% |
Characteristics
BAR | GLDM | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | June 25, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about BAR and GLDM
How have the BAR and GLDM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, BAR is down -6.73% year-to-date (YTD), while GLDM has lost -6.67%. That puts GLDM better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BAR or GLDM?
Year-to-date, the BAR ETF saw -$105M in flows, compared to +$7.72B for GLDM.
Which ETF is more volatile: BAR or GLDM?
Over the past year, BAR had a volatility of 26.96%, while GLDM experienced 26.84%.
Which ETF is bigger: BAR or GLDM?
As of October 26, 2026, BAR holds $1.29 B in assets under management (AUM), while GLDM manages $30.38 B.
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