SPDR Gold Shares
GLD CommodityUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
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About This ETF
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) is a Commodity ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.4% and $153.5B in assets under management. Year-to-date, GLD has returned +4.8%.
The Trust holds gold bars and from time to time, issues Baskets in exchange for deposits of gold and distributes gold in connection with redemptions of Baskets. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust’s expenses. The Sponsor believes that, for many investors, the Shares represent a cost-effective investment in gold.
FAQ — GLD
What is the TER of GLD (SPDR Gold Shares)?
GLD has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.40 % per year. That sits below the commodity category median (0.65 % across 9 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has GLD delivered?
Performance for GLD: YTD: +4.80 % · 3-year p.a.: +30.86 % · 5-year p.a.: +18.63 %. Over 5 years, GLD outperforms the commodity category median of +17.03 % by +1.60 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for GLD?
GLD is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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