GLD — SPDR Gold Shares
SPDR Gold Shares (ticker: GLD) is a commodity ETF issued by State Street tracking LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt). It was launched on 2004-11-18.
About GLD
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) is a commodity ETF that tracks the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt). It provides investors with exposure to the price of gold without directly owning the physical commodity.
Investors might consider GLD to gain exposure to gold, which can be used for diversification or as a potential hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. The fund holds two assets.
- Tracks the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt).
- Provides exposure to physical gold prices.
- Expense ratio: 0.40%.
- AUM: $150.37B.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.99% |
| 1 Week | -0.15% |
| 1 Month | -3.62% |
| 3 Months | -12.87% |
| 6 Months | 5.43% |
| YTD | 2.92% |
| 1 Year | 32.04% |
| 3 Years | 125.28% |
| 5 Years | 132.71% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
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| 1 | NA | NA | — |
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Fund Profile
| Issuer | State Street |
|---|---|
| Brand | SPDR |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | Grantor Trust |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Segment | Commodities: Precious Metals Gold |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt) |
| Inception Date | 2004-11-18 |
| Tax on Distributions | Return of Capital |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | GLD |
|---|---|
| Full Name | SPDR Gold Shares |
| Issuer | State Street |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $147.12B |
| Inception | 2004-11-18 |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does GLD track?
GLD (SPDR Gold Shares) tracks LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt), a commodity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of GLD?
GLD has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of GLD?
GLD has approximately $147.12B in assets under management.
Does GLD pay a dividend?
GLD distributes income according to its prospectus (Return of Capital tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues GLD?
GLD is issued by State Street under the SPDR brand, launched on 2004-11-18.
Open the interactive GLD dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.