FGDLvsSGOLETF Comparison
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The ETFs Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) 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. FGDL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.15%, versus 0.17% for SGOL. FGDL is down -6.3% year-to-date (YTD) with -$20M in YTD flows. SGOL performs worse with -6.31% YTD performance, and +$89M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FGDL 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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FGDL vs SGOL performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | FGDL SGOL | -2.49%-2.49% | +0.45%+0.45% | -6.30%-6.31% | +2.22%+2.19% | +101.45%+101.31% | n/a+122.22% |
| Flows | FGDL SGOL | -- | +$3M+$202M | -$20M+$89M | +$770K+$181M | +$234M+$1.21B | -+$1.33B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FGDL SGOL | +21.00%+21.16% | +26.80%+27.09% | +20.35%+20.41% | n/a+18.19% |
| Max drawdown | FGDL SGOL | -13.97%-13.97% | -26.16%-26.17% | -26.16%-26.17% | n/a-26.17% |
| Max drawdown duration | FGDL SGOL | 65d65d | 272d272d | 272d272d | n/a272d |
Trading data
FGDL | SGOL | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $53.53 | $38.27 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $54.16 | $38.78 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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FGDL | SGOL | |
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| Last price | $53.53 | $38.27 |
| 1D performance | -1.17% | -1.32% |
| AuM | $419.46 M | $6.94 B |
| E/R | 0.15% | 0.17% |
Characteristics
FGDL | SGOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Franklin Templeton | 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 | June 29, 2022 | September 9, 2009 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about FGDL and SGOL
How have the FGDL and SGOL ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 28, 2026, FGDL is down -6.3% year-to-date (YTD), while SGOL has lost -6.31%. That puts FGDL better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FGDL or SGOL?
Year-to-date, the FGDL ETF saw -$20M in flows, compared to +$89M for SGOL.
Which ETF is more volatile: FGDL or SGOL?
Over the past year, FGDL had a volatility of 26.8%, while SGOL experienced 27.09%.
Which ETF is bigger: FGDL or SGOL?
As of October 28, 2026, FGDL holds $419.46 M in assets under management (AUM), while SGOL manages $6.94 B.
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