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GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF
BAR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.71% | +1.77% | +1.99% | +20.89% | +127.01% | +144.18% |
| Flows | -$19M | -$65M | -$105M | -$50M | -$375M | -$565M |
Characteristics
The GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF is built to track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | GraniteShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | August 31, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +25.63% | +27.36% | +20.25% | +18.10% |
Max drawdown | -8.32% | -26.18% | -26.18% | -26.18% |
Max drawdown duration | 56d | 222d | 222d | 222d |
Time to recover | 26d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 10, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is BAR?
BAR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by GraniteShares.
What index does BAR track?
BAR tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does BAR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Gold. It is part of the segment: Gold.
What is the expense ratio of BAR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BAR is 0.1749%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BAR launched?
BAR was launched on August 31, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BAR?
BAR is issued by GraniteShares.
What is the AUM of BAR?
As of September 8, 2026, BAR manages $1.41 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BAR performed recently?
As of September 8, 2026, BAR delivered a return of 1.71% over the past month (1M performance), 1.77% over the past three months (3M), and 1.99% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BAR?
As of September 8, 2026, BAR has seen net flows of -$19M in the past month (1M flow) and -$105M year-to-date (YTD).
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