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abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF
GLTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.24% | -17.07% | -11.83% | +25.01% | +101.50% | +89.52% |
| Flows | -$9M | -$23M | +$244M | +$600M | +$566M | +$613M |
Characteristics
The abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF is built to track the ETFS Physical Precious Metals Basket 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 | abrdn |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | Capitalization |
| Inception date | October 21, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +30.09% | +36.03% | +24.68% | +22.34% |
Max drawdown | -23.28% | -38.70% | -38.70% | -38.70% |
Max drawdown duration | 70d | 175d | 175d | 175d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 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 GLTR?
GLTR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by abrdn.
What index does GLTR track?
GLTR tracks the ETFS Physical Precious Metals Basket Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GLTR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Precious Metals. It is part of the segment: Metal ex-Gold.
What is the expense ratio of GLTR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GLTR is 0.6%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GLTR launched?
GLTR was launched on October 21, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GLTR?
GLTR is issued by abrdn.
What is the AUM of GLTR?
As of July 23, 2026, GLTR manages $2.45 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GLTR performed recently?
As of July 23, 2026, GLTR delivered a return of -3.24% over the past month (1M performance), -17.07% over the past three months (3M), and -11.83% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GLTR?
As of July 23, 2026, GLTR has seen net flows of -$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$244M year-to-date (YTD).
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