Overview

Physically-backed gold ETF at one of the lowest expense ratios in the US at 0.17%. Each share = 1/100th oz of gold stored in ICBC Standard Bank London vaults. Simple, low-cost, institutional-grade gold custody.

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Investment Thesis

BAR provides physically-backed gold exposure at just 0.17% expense ratio, among the lowest available for a major gold ETF. GraniteShares built its reputation on commodity ETPs with transparent structures and competitive pricing. Each share represents one-hundredth of a troy ounce of gold stored in ICBC Standard Bank's London vaults. For long-term gold holders, even small fee differences compound into meaningful performance advantages — the 0.23% annual savings versus GLD compounds significantly over a decade-long gold allocation.

Who It's For

Cost-conscious gold investors who want State Street/BlackRock-equivalent physical gold backing from a specialist issuer at lower cost. BAR suits long-term holders who want to minimize total cost of ownership. The ICBC Standard Bank custody arrangement is institutional-grade. Best used as a core gold holding in taxable or retirement accounts where minimizing annual fee drag is the primary optimization target.

10-Year History

Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.

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