GLD — SPDR Gold Shares
SPDR Gold Shares (ticker: GLD) is a commodity ETF issued by World Gold Council tracking LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt). It was launched on 2004-11-18.
About GLD
The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investors with exposure to the price of gold. It holds physical gold bullion in allocated accounts, aiming to track the performance of the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt).
Investors might consider GLD to gain direct exposure to gold without the need to buy, store, and insure physical gold themselves. The fund can be used as a strategic allocation to precious metals or as a potential hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.
- GLD provides exposure to the price of physical gold bullion.
- The fund tracks the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt).
- It holds 1 physical gold asset.
- The expense ratio for GLD is 0.40%.
- Average daily volume stands at 7,540,920.529 shares.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 1.00% |
| 1 Week | 0.01% |
| 1 Month | -3.22% |
| 3 Months | -13.64% |
| 6 Months | -8.76% |
| YTD | -4.57% |
| 1 Year | 23.78% |
| 3 Years | 111.70% |
| 5 Years | 123.50% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | NA | — |
| 2 | NA | NA | — |
| 3 | NA | NA | — |
| 4 | NA | NA | — |
| 5 | NA | NA | — |
| 6 | NA | NA | — |
| 7 | NA | NA | — |
| 8 | NA | NA | — |
| 9 | NA | NA | — |
| 10 | NA | NA | — |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | World Gold Council |
|---|---|
| Brand | SPDR |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | Grantor Trust |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Segment | Commodities: Precious Metals Gold |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt) |
| Inception Date | 2004-11-18 |
| Tax on Distributions | Return of Capital |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | GLD |
|---|---|
| Full Name | SPDR Gold Shares |
| Issuer | World Gold Council |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $132.89B |
| Inception | 2004-11-18 |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/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 $132.89B 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 World Gold Council under the SPDR brand, launched on 2004-11-18.
Open the interactive GLD dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.