SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)

NYSE Arca: GLDExchange-traded fund from State Street Investment Management.

  • Expense ratio0.42%
  • Net assets$142.61B
  • Dividend yield0.00%
  • 1-year return-3.81%
  • Holdings1

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GLD performance

Total return · as of October 17, 2026
  • YTD-3.63%
  • 1 year-3.81%
  • 3 years+29.00%/yr
  • 5 years+17.35%/yr
  • 10 years+12.18%/yr
1Y volatility
30.83%
3Y volatility
20.02%
3Y Sharpe ratio
1.23

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

GLD holdings

SPDR Gold Shares largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1100.00%

This holding makes up 100.0% of the fund. As of October 17, 2026.

GLD asset allocation

Other
100.0%

About SPDR Gold Shares

The Trust holds gold bars and from time to time, issues Baskets in exchange for deposits of gold and distributes gold in connection with redemptions of Baskets. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust"s expenses. The Sponsor believes that, for many investors, the Shares represent a cost-effective investment in gold.

GLD ETF FAQ

What is the GLD expense ratio?

SPDR Gold Shares has a net expense ratio of 0.42%, or $42.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in GLD?

SPDR Gold Shares has about $142.61B in net assets.

What are the top holdings of GLD?

The largest positions in GLD are (100.00%). The fund holds 1 securities in total.

How has GLD performed?

GLD returned -3.81% over the past year and +17.35% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.

Does GLD pay dividends?

GLD has a dividend yield of 0.00% and pays distributions na.

When was GLD launched?

SPDR Gold Shares began trading on November 18, 2004.