Gold serves as a hedge against inflation, and its low correlation with other asset classes makes it a key portfolio diversifier. These attributes give gold the potential to contribute to steady long-term returns, particularly when volatility and uncertainty are high. And by investing directly in bullion, Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) provides exposure to gold without the complexities of gold delivery, through an exchange-traded fund.
| Manager | ETF | Inception | MER | AUM | Beta | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SGOL | 2009-09-09 | 0.17% | $3,170,490,000 | 0.12 | 19.34% | 7.13% | 12.44% | 6.22% | N/A |
 | IAUM | 2021-06-15 | 0.09% | $1,193,246,339 | N/A | 19.46% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
 | AAAU | 2018-07-26 | 0.18% | $722,670,000 | 0.12 | 19.30% | 7.13% | 12.42% | N/A | N/A |
 | BAR | 2017-08-23 | 0.1749% | $ 798,057,554 | 0.12 | 19.33% | 7.13% | 12.44% | N/A | N/A |
 | PHYS | 2010-02-25 | 0.41% | $7,390,000,000 | N/A | 17.98% | 6.30% | 11.52% | N/A | N/A |
 | GLDM | 2018-06-25 | 0.10% | $7,461,090,000 | 0.12 | 19.42% | 7.19% | 12.47% | N/A | N/A |
 | OUNZ | 2014-05-16 | 0.25% | $976,140,000 | 0.12 | 18.18% | 6.73% | 12.11% | 6.05% | N/A |
