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abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) is an exchange-traded fund designed to reflect the price performance of physical gold held in custody. The ETF seeks to track movements in the international gold price, net of operating expenses. The product is sponsored by abrdn ETF Sponsor LLC and trades under the ticker SGOL on NYSE Arca.
Classified as a commodities ETF providing direct exposure to physical gold, SGOL aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, changes in the market price of gold.
SGOL does not replicate a traditional benchmark index. Its portfolio consists exclusively of physical gold stored in audited facilities. The gold bars meet internationally recognized standards for purity and certification.
The methodology includes periodic custody controls to ensure alignment between gold holdings and shares outstanding.
Composition / Exposure profile
SGOL provides concentrated exposure exclusively to physical gold. Its structure offers direct access to gold as a real asset without diversification across multiple metals or commodities.
Structure and costs
SGOL shares trade on the secondary market on NYSE Arca during regular trading hours. Share creation and redemption occur through authorized participants, helping maintain alignment between market price and net asset value.
The fund charges a management fee intended to cover custody, insurance, and operational costs. There is no performance fee. SGOL does not distribute dividends or income, as physical gold does not generate cash flow.
History and evolution of the ETF
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF was launched in 2009 during a period of expansion in physically backed commodity ETFs providing access to the gold market. Since inception, it has served as a vehicle for direct exposure to gold, maintaining a straightforward structure based on physical custody.
In recent years, SGOL has reflected movements associated with global monetary policy cycles, inflation dynamics, and geopolitical developments influencing demand for perceived safe-haven assets.
Additional Information
Aberdeen Standard Gold ETF Trust (United States) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF), with assets under management totaling $8.19 B.
Over the past 12 months, Aberdeen Standard Gold ETF Trust recorded a return of 49.46%, with its price trading between $30.33 and $51.41 during the same period.
The ETF is traded under the ticker SGOL.
