Compare XGDU vs. IGLN ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 17, 2025 - March 17, 2026)
XGDU
+15.51%
IGLN
+15.51%
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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%
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+3.19%
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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
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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 XGDU and IGLN

How did XGDU and IGLN perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, XGDU has delivered a year-to-date performance of 14.83%, while IGLN has returned 16.43%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: XGDU or IGLN?

As of yesterday, XGDU has recorded -€697M in net flows YTD, compared to +€1.67B for IGLN since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: XGDU or IGLN?

As of yesterday, XGDU reported a 1-year volatility of 24.09%, whereas IGLN registered volatility 24.15% over the same period.

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