SPDR® Gold Shares

Premium/discount is how far the market price trades above (+) or below (−) the fund's net asset value (reported in USD).

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Fees & expenses

Category

CommoditiesGold

Asset class

Commodity

Strategy

Passive

Commodity

Gold

Issuer

World Gold Trust Services, LLC

Branding

State Street

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Frequently asked questions

What is GLD's expense ratio?

SPDR® Gold Shares charges a net expense ratio of 0.400%.

How large is SPDR® Gold Shares?

GLD holds $144.43B in assets under management.

What index does GLD track?

SPDR® Gold Shares tracks LBMA Gold Price PM as its primary benchmark.

When did GLD launch?

SPDR® Gold Shares launched on November 18, 2004.

What currency does GLD trade in?

GLD trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

News & analysis on GLD

Markets

Gold ETP Flows Surge as Investors Rebuild Bullion Exposure

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September 4, 2026

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Gold ETFs Explained: 8 Different Ways to Invest in Gold

Gold ETFs offer multiple ways to gain exposure to the precious metal, from physical bullion to mining equities and leveraged strategies. This guide breaks down 8 different gold ETF categories with their respective fees and risk profiles.

September 1, 2026

Investing & Themes

Albilad Gold ETF vs. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD): Which Gold ETF Fits Your Portfolio?

Compare Albilad Gold ETF and SPDR Gold Shares across structure, costs, performance, and accessibility. Discover which physically backed gold ETF suits GCC investors best.

August 10, 2026

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