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abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
Trading data
SGOL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.53% | +23.98% | +20.89% | +78.71% | +178.48% | +200.99% |
| Flows | +$30M | +$208M | +$183M | +$963M | +$1.40B | +$1.33B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +35.38% | +24.31% | +17.85% | +16.72% |
Max drawdown | -12.77% | -12.77% | -12.77% | -20.21% |
Max drawdown duration | 40d | 40d | 40d | 400d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 161d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 12, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
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Characteristics
The abrdn Physical 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 |
| Provider | abrdn |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodities |
| Dividend policy | Capitalization |
| Inception date | September 9, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is SGOL?
SGOL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by abrdn.
What index does SGOL track?
SGOL tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SGOL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Gold. It is part of the segment: Gold.
What is the expense ratio of SGOL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SGOL is 0.17%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SGOL launched?
SGOL was launched on September 9, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SGOL?
SGOL is issued by abrdn.
What is the AUM of SGOL?
As of March 10, 2026, SGOL manages $9.05 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SGOL performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, SGOL delivered a return of 3.53% over the past month (1M performance), 23.98% over the past three months (3M), and 20.89% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SGOL?
As of March 10, 2026, SGOL has seen net flows of +$30M in the past month (1M flow) and +$183M year-to-date (YTD).
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