SGOLvsBARETF Comparison
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The ETFs abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) 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. SGOL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.17%, versus 0.1749% for BAR. SGOL is down -7.38% year-to-date (YTD) with -$148M in YTD flows. BAR performs better with -7.35% YTD performance, and -$62M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SGOL 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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SGOL vs BAR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | SGOL BAR | -7.91%-8.00% | -16.73%-18.01% | -7.38%-7.35% | +19.95%+20.19% | +103.80%+103.88% | +117.05%+118.24% |
| Flows | SGOL BAR | -$85M-$22M | -$230M-$63M | -$148M-$62M | +$356M-$19M | +$897M-$351M | +$1.09B-$490M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SGOL BAR | +24.91%+24.06% | +26.37%+26.22% | +19.64%+19.60% | +17.86%+17.84% |
| Max drawdown | SGOL BAR | -18.04%-18.04% | -26.17%-26.18% | -26.17%-26.18% | -26.17%-26.18% |
| Max drawdown duration | SGOL BAR | 88d89d | 168d169d | 168d169d | 168d169d |
Trading data
SGOL | BAR | |
Last sale 7/17/2026 at 1:30 PM | $38.22 | $39.54 |
| Previous close 07/16/2026 | $37.88 | $39.17 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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SGOL | BAR | |
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| Last price | $38.22 | $39.54 |
| 1D performance | +0.90% | +0.94% |
| AuM | $6.64 B | $1.32 B |
| E/R | 0.17% | 0.1749% |
Characteristics
SGOL | BAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | abrdn | 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 | September 9, 2009 | August 31, 2017 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about SGOL and BAR
How have the SGOL and BAR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of July 16, 2026, SGOL is down -7.38% year-to-date (YTD), while BAR has lost -7.35%. That puts BAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SGOL or BAR?
Year-to-date, the SGOL ETF saw -$148M in flows, compared to -$62M for BAR.
Which ETF is more volatile: SGOL or BAR?
Over the past year, SGOL had a volatility of 26.37%, while BAR experienced 26.22%.
Which ETF is bigger: SGOL or BAR?
As of July 16, 2026, SGOL holds $6.64 B in assets under management (AUM), while BAR manages $1.32 B.
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