Overview
Allocated gold bars in Swiss vaults — bar-numbered, audited twice a year, at a fee that undercuts GLD by more than half.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| AU | Physical gold bullion (Zurich) | 100.0% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
With gold near $4,370, the vehicle question is mostly about fee and custody taste — and SGOL answers both distinctively: 0.17% (versus GLD's 0.40%) and Swiss vaults with published bar lists and semi-annual physical audits. Same metal, same +19% year, less drag and a different jurisdiction for the diversification-minded.
Who It's For
Long-term gold holders who care about fee compounding and prefer Zurich custody. Traders keep GLD's liquidity; savers keep SGOL's basis points.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11.92 | -- |
| 2017 | $13.47 | +13.0% |
| 2018 | $13.20 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | $15.58 | +18.0% |
| 2020 | $19.32 | +24.0% |
| 2021 | $18.55 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | $18.36 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | $20.75 | +13.0% |
| 2024 | $26.35 | +27.0% |
| 2025 | $33.20 | +26.0% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 0.00% |
| 2022 | 0.00% |
| 2023 | 0.00% |
| 2024 | 0.00% |
| 2025 | 0.00% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1B | -- |
| 2017 | $1.2B | +20.0% |
| 2018 | $1B | -16.7% |
| 2019 | $1.5B | +50.0% |
| 2020 | $2.8B | +86.7% |
| 2021 | $2.5B | -10.7% |
| 2022 | $2.3B | -8.0% |
| 2023 | $2.8B | +21.7% |
| 2024 | $4.5B | +60.7% |
| 2025 | $6B | +33.3% |
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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