Compare 4GLD vs. IGLN ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 12, 2025 - March 12, 2026)
4GLD
+21.34%
IGLN
+17.98%
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Comparison analysis

Xetra-Gold ETC (4GLD) and iShares Physical Gold ETC (IGLN) belong to the Gold industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Physically backed. With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.36%, 4GLD is more expensive than IGLN, with 0.12%. 4GLD has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€95M vs. +$260M for IGLN.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.67bps (4GLD) and +3.37bps (IGLN). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of 4GLD and IGLN, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

4GLD
Xetra-Gold ETC - EURThis ETC provides exposure to Gold
ISIN
DE000A0S9GB0
IGLN
iShares Physical Gold ETC - USDThis ETC provides exposure to Gold
ISIN
IE00B4ND3602
Product Type
Passive ETC
Passive ETC
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
€143.06
$99.56
 
AuM
-
-
 
E/R
0.36%
0.12%
 
Rating
Not rated
Not rated
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
Xetra-Gold provides investors with an efficient instrument to participate in the performance of the gold market. Xetra-Gold’s combination of features – cost-efficient trading and the right for physical delivery of gold - makes it an attractive product.
The ETC seeks to track the return of the gold spot price.
 
Dividend policy
No income
No income
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+6.99%
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+1.71%
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3 months
+21.34%
+17.98%
 
1 year
+65.32%
+75.19%
 
3 years
+150.83%
+167.45%
 
5 years
+210.26%
+199.06%
 
Month to date
+0.52%
-1.77%
 
Quarter to date
+18.85%
+19.06%
 
Year to date
+18.85%
+19.06%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
Volatility
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
-
-
 
Sectors or issuer types
-
-
 
Number of holdings
-
-
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
 
 
Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
Not rated
Not rated
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about 4GLD and IGLN

How did 4GLD and IGLN perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, 4GLD has delivered a year-to-date performance of 18.85%, while IGLN has returned 19.06%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: 4GLD or IGLN?

As of yesterday, 4GLD reported a 1-year volatility of 22.22%, whereas IGLN registered volatility 24.09% over the same period.

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