IAUvsFGDLETF Comparison
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The ETFs iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU) and Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (FGDL) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. IAU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.15% for FGDL. IAU is down -6.79% year-to-date (YTD) with -$4.29B in YTD flows. FGDL performs better with -6.72% YTD performance, and -$20M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IAU and FGDL 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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IAU vs FGDL 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. | IAU FGDL | -2.93%-2.93% | -1.32%-1.30% | -6.79%-6.72% | +1.08%+1.18% | +102.22%+102.83% | +122.56%n/a |
| Flows | IAU FGDL | -$31M- | +$183M+$3M | -$4.29B-$20M | -$2.93B+$770K | +$6.60B+$234M | +$1.61B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IAU FGDL | +21.41%+21.25% | +27.12%+26.84% | +20.41%+20.35% | +18.08%n/a |
| Max drawdown | IAU FGDL | -13.98%-13.97% | -26.20%-26.16% | -26.20%-26.16% | -26.20%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | IAU FGDL | 63d63d | 270d270d | 270d270d | 270dn/a |
Trading data
IAU | FGDL | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $76.33 | $53.98 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $75.42 | $53.45 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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IAU | FGDL | |
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| Last price | $76.33 | $53.98 |
| 1D performance | +1.21% | +0.99% |
| AuM | $59.86 B | $417.57 M |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.15% |
Characteristics
IAU | FGDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | Franklin Templeton |
| 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 | January 21, 2005 | June 29, 2022 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about IAU and FGDL
How have the IAU and FGDL ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, IAU is down -6.79% year-to-date (YTD), while FGDL has lost -6.72%. That puts FGDL better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IAU or FGDL?
Year-to-date, the IAU ETF saw -$4.29B in flows, compared to -$20M for FGDL.
Which ETF is more volatile: IAU or FGDL?
Over the past year, IAU had a volatility of 27.12%, while FGDL experienced 26.84%.
Which ETF is bigger: IAU or FGDL?
As of October 26, 2026, IAU holds $59.86 B in assets under management (AUM), while FGDL manages $417.57 M.
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