GLDvsAAAUETF Comparison
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The ETFs State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. GLD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.18% for AAAU. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GLD and AAAU 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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GLD vs AAAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GLD AAAU | n/a-2.88% | n/a-15.28% | n/a+4.47% | n/a+33.37% | n/a+128.19% | n/a+134.60% |
| Flows | GLD AAAU | -+$6M | --$46M | -+$99M | -+$675M | -+$996M | -+$1.29B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GLD AAAU | n/a+28.59% | n/a+24.94% | n/a+18.87% | n/a+17.28% |
| Max drawdown | GLD AAAU | n/a-16.94% | n/a-18.35% | n/a-18.35% | n/a-20.22% |
| Max drawdown duration | GLD AAAU | n/a92d | n/a124d | n/a124d | n/a400d |
Trading data
GLD | AAAU | |
Last sale 6/3/2026 at 1:30 PM | $407.87 | $43.80 |
| Previous close 06/02/2026 | $411.95 | $44.25 |
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Replication quality
Data as of June 4, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 6/3/2026 at 1:30 PM
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GLD | AAAU | |
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| Last price | $407.87 | $43.80 |
| 1D performance | -0.99% | -1.02% |
| AuM | $2.74 B | |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.18% |
Characteristics
GLD | AAAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | Goldman Sachs |
| 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 | November 18, 2004 | July 26, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Top 15 holdings
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Frequently asked questions about GLD and AAAU
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