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PHAU ETC · WisdomTree Physical Gold ETC
The PHAU Exchange Traded Commodity (ETC) is provided by WisdomTree. It is built to track an index: LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index. The PHAU ETC provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofGold1M perf.+0.88%
Last price
$468.74
1M perf.
+1.69%
1M flows
-€13M
AuM
€7.79B
E/R
0.39%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
PHAU
$468.74
Performance & flows
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PHAU
$476.31
+17.90%
Gold
+18.37%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.69%  | +17.90% | +74.72%  | +165.28% | +195.10%  | -1.78% | +18.99% | +18.99% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$476.52
1D NAV change
-1.01%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Physically backed
No. of holdings
N/A
Inception date
5/10/2007
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Distribution
Norway
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Austria
Belgium
Legal structure
Debt instrument
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
WisdomTree Physical Gold (PHAU) is designed to offer security holders a simple, cost-efficient and secure way to access the gold market by providing a return equivalent to the movements in the gold spot price less the applicable management fee. PHAU is backed by physical allocated gold held by HSBC Bank plc (the custodian). Only metal that conforms with the London Bullion Market Association's (LBMA) rules for Good Delivery can be accepted by the custodian. Each physical bar is segregated, individually identified and allocated.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +17.90% | +74.72% | +165.28% | +195.10% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
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Number of funds
429
Total AuM
€133.77B
Expense ratio range
0.05% - 4.32%
Average expense ratio
0.5435%
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Frequently asked questions about PHAU
What does WisdomTree Physical Gold ETC, PHAU, invest in?
PHAU is a Passive ETF. This ETC provides exposure to Gold.
Which benchmark or index does PHAU replicate?
PHAU tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD, through a replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of PHAU?
PHAU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.39%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was PHAU launched?
PHAU was introduced to the market on May 10, 2007. It trades on Norway, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of PHAU?
WisdomTree Physical Gold ETC, PHAU, is provided by WisdomTree. Learn more about WisdomTree here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of PHAU?
PHAU oversees €7.79B in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has PHAU performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, PHAU returned 1.69% over the past month, 17.90% over the last three months and 18.99% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for PHAU?
As of March 12, 2026, PHAU recorded net flows of -€14M over the last month and -€21M year-to-date.
Does PHAU distribute dividends?
PHAU follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What is the base currency of PHAU?
The base currency of PHAU is USD.
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