SGOLvsAAAUETF Comparison
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The ETFs abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) 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. SGOL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.17%, versus 0.18% for AAAU. SGOL is down -5.5% year-to-date (YTD) with -$113M in YTD flows. AAAU performs worse with -5.51% YTD performance, and +$71M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SGOL 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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SGOL vs AAAU performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | SGOL AAAU | +1.19%+1.19% | -13.19%-13.19% | -5.50%-5.51% | +23.08%+23.07% | +108.41%+108.36% | +124.43%+124.33% |
| Flows | SGOL AAAU | -$16M+$6M | -$164M-$22M | -$113M+$71M | +$422M+$521M | +$934M+$1.01B | +$1.12B+$1.24B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SGOL AAAU | +25.88%+25.88% | +26.59%+26.55% | +19.75%+19.72% | +17.93%+17.70% |
| Max drawdown | SGOL AAAU | -15.83%-15.84% | -26.17%-26.18% | -26.17%-26.18% | -26.17%-26.18% |
| Max drawdown duration | SGOL AAAU | 81d81d | 179d179d | 179d179d | 179d179d |
Trading data
SGOL | AAAU | |
Last sale 7/28/2026 at 3:03 PM | $38.32 | $39.68 |
| Previous close 07/27/2026 | $38.87 | $40.26 |
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Main metrics
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SGOL | AAAU | |
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| Last price | $38.32 | $39.68 |
| 1D performance | -1.41% | -1.44% |
| AuM | $6.81 B | $2.45 B |
| E/R | 0.17% | 0.18% |
Characteristics
SGOL | AAAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | abrdn | 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 | September 9, 2009 | July 26, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about SGOL and AAAU
How have the SGOL and AAAU ETFs performed in 2026?
As of July 27, 2026, SGOL is down -5.5% year-to-date (YTD), while AAAU has lost -5.51%. That puts SGOL better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SGOL or AAAU?
Year-to-date, the SGOL ETF saw -$113M in flows, compared to +$71M for AAAU.
Which ETF is more volatile: SGOL or AAAU?
Over the past year, SGOL had a volatility of 26.59%, while AAAU experienced 26.55%.
Which ETF is bigger: SGOL or AAAU?
As of July 27, 2026, SGOL holds $6.81 B in assets under management (AUM), while AAAU manages $2.45 B.
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