GLDvsBARETF Comparison
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The ETFs State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) and GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF (BAR) 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 0.1749% for BAR. GLD is up 1.17% year-to-date (YTD) with -$1.61B in YTD flows. BAR performs better with 2.37% YTD performance, and -$105M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GLD and BAR 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 BAR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/04/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | GLD BAR | +8.07%+8.10% | -1.91%-1.86% | +1.17%+2.37% | +24.02%+24.29% | +126.57%+128.07% | +140.23%+142.90% |
| Flows | GLD BAR | +$6.53B-$19M | +$3.83B-$65M | -$1.61B-$105M | +$9.32B-$50M | +$20.88B-$375M | +$15.93B-$565M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GLD BAR | +26.76%+26.35% | +28.89%+27.41% | +20.91%+20.23% | +18.63%+18.11% |
| Max drawdown | GLD BAR | -11.24%-11.21% | -26.25%-26.18% | -26.25%-26.18% | -26.25%-26.18% |
| Max drawdown duration | GLD BAR | 77d77d | 218d218d | 218d218d | 218d218d |
Trading data
GLD | BAR | |
Last sale 9/4/2026 at 1:30 PM | $406.77 | $43.68 |
| Previous close 09/04/2026 | $410.22 | $44.03 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 7, 2026
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Main metrics
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GLD | BAR | |
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| Last price | $406.77 | $43.68 |
| 1D performance | -0.84% | -0.79% |
| AuM | $149.29 B | $1.42 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.1749% |
Characteristics
GLD | BAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | GraniteShares |
| 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 | August 31, 2017 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about GLD and BAR
How have the GLD and BAR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 4, 2026, GLD is up 1.17% year-to-date (YTD), while BAR has returned 2.37%. That puts BAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GLD or BAR?
Year-to-date, the GLD ETF saw -$1.61B in flows, compared to -$105M for BAR.
Which ETF is more volatile: GLD or BAR?
Over the past year, GLD had a volatility of 28.89%, while BAR experienced 27.41%.
Which ETF is bigger: GLD or BAR?
As of September 4, 2026, GLD holds $149.29 B in assets under management (AUM), while BAR manages $1.42 B.
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