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GLD vs IAU
SPDR Gold Shares vs iShares Gold Trust
Over their shared history (2011-10 to 2026-10, about 15 years), GLD returned 5.76% a year versus 5.92% for IAU, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -40.97% and -40.77% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.
GLD IAUBoth re-based to 100 at 2011-10, the start of their shared window
| Metric · shared window 2011-10 to 2026-10 | GLD | IAU |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR (annualized return) | 5.76% | 5.92% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.26% | 16.23% |
| Worst drawdown | -40.97% | -40.77% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| Each fund on its own, last 15 years: both cover the same months | ||
| CAGR (own history, up to 15 years) | 5.76% | 5.92% |
| Worst drawdown (own history, up to 15 years) | -40.97% | -40.76% |
| Data window | 2011-10 to 2026-10 | 2011-10 to 2026-10 |
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