Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 17, 2025 - March 17, 2026) |
XGDU IGLN |
Comparison analysis The ETFs Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities (XGDU) and iShares Physical Gold ETC (IGLN) are passive ETFs that track the performance of the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD. As a result, they allow investors to get exposure to Gold. Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities (XGDU) has a lower tracking difference () than iShares Physical Gold ETC (IGLN) (), and a lower tracking error ( vs. ). 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 0.11%, XGDU is cheaper than IGLN, with 0.12%. XGDU has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$18M vs. +$254M for IGLN. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +5.59bps (XGDU) and +3.37bps (IGLN). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of XGDU and IGLN, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
XGDU Xtrackers IE Physical Gold ETC Securities - USDThis ETC provides exposure to Gold ISIN DE000A2T0VU5 | 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 | $77.17 | $97.36 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.11% | 0.12% | ||
Rating | Not rated | Not rated | ||
Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | The ETC securities provide you with exposure to gold without requiring you to possess gold in the physical form. Each ETC security relates to a specific amount of gold, known as the metal entitlement per ETC security. The issuer will seek to hold a sufficient amount of gold to cover its obligations under the ETC securities. | The ETC seeks to track the return of the gold spot price. | ||
Dividend policy | Capitalization | No income | ||
Tax optimisation | ||||
PEA | ||||
UK Reporting | ||||
Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | +3.19% To view, create a free account | +3.19% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +15.51% | +15.50% | ||
1 year | +67.24% | +67.22% | ||
3 years | +154.81% | +154.77% | ||
5 years | +188.27% | +188.25% | ||
Month to date | -3.94% | -3.94% | ||
Quarter to date | +14.83% | +16.43% | ||
Year to date | +14.83% | +16.43% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
Volatility | To view, create a free account | To view, create a free account | ||
Perf./Volatility | ||||
Max drawdown | ||||
Create a free Trackinsight Essentials account to unlock insights Access exclusive metrics and features to support your investment decisions. | ||||
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® | ||||
SDG |
Advertisement
Since our founding in 2016, we have been at the forefront of the industry, delivering accessible, comprehensive, and reliable tools to support the evolving needs of investors.
Over the past decade, Trackinsight has expanded its operations across six countries, serving thousands of professional investors. We’ve consistently innovated to provide cutting-edge solutions that meet the changing demands of the ETF market.
In 2024, Kepler Cheuvreux, a leading independent European financial services firm, acquired a majority stake in Trackinsight, becoming the company's principal shareholder.
This strategic partnership solidifies Trackinsight's position as a premier provider of ETF selection and analysis tools, while strengthening Kepler Cheuvreux’s commitment to becoming a leading player in the ETF sector.
Together, we are committed to offering advanced services that empower professional investors, advisors, institutions, and issuers. This new step enables us to deliver even more comprehensive and innovative technological solutions, driving ETF investing to new heights.
More about Trackinsight