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State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF
GLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 20, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.64% | -16.27% | -8.23% | +17.77% | +100.23% | +115.31% |
| Flows | -$2.15B | -$7.81B | -$8.44B | +$6.99B | +$12.66B | +$7.40B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR Gold Shares 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 capitalization.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | Capitalization |
| Inception date | November 18, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Latest news about GLD
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +24.57% | +27.78% | +20.31% | +18.37% |
Max drawdown | -16.48% | -26.25% | -26.25% | -26.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 90d | 172d | 172d | 172d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 22, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GLD?
GLD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does GLD track?
GLD tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GLD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Gold. It is part of the segment: Gold.
What is the expense ratio of GLD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GLD is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GLD launched?
GLD was launched on November 18, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GLD?
GLD is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of GLD?
As of July 20, 2026, GLD manages $129.15 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GLD performed recently?
As of July 20, 2026, GLD delivered a return of -4.64% over the past month (1M performance), -16.27% over the past three months (3M), and -8.23% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GLD?
As of July 20, 2026, GLD has seen net flows of -$2.15B in the past month (1M flow) and -$8.44B year-to-date (YTD).
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