abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (GLTR) Performance
GLTR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −15.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.0% total return
- 5 years
- +14.0% a year
- 10 years
- +10.8% a year
- Since first price
- +5.3% a year since 2010
GLTR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GLTR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −10.5% | −10.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.7% | −3.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −20.6% | −20.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −15.3% | −15.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −1.0% | −1.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +98.8%+25.7%/yr | +98.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +92.1%+14.0%/yr | +92.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +178.7%+10.8%/yr | +178.7% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +87.7%+4.3%/yr | +87.7% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 22, 2010 | +130.1%+5.3%/yr | +130.1% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: GLTR vs SPY
From Oct 22, 2010: GLTR grew to $23,007, SPY to $85,043.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GLTR returns by calendar year
8 of 15 full years positive. Best 2025 (+87.2%), worst 2013 (−28.8%). 2026 is year to date.
GLTR annual returns table
| Year | GLTR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −15.3% | −38.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +87.2% | −10.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.6% | −10.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +2.0% | −14.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −0.2% | −26.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −9.6% | −18.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +29.5% | −23.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +21.0% | −7.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −2.8% | −16.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +12.9% | −8.7% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +10.1% | −19.2% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −14.1% | −23.3% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −7.8% | −20.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −28.8% | −32.8% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +7.6% | −19.9% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −2.4% | −27.1% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
GLTR largest drawdowns
Now 38.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2011 | −55.7% | Dec 17, 2015 | Oct 18, 2024 | 4.3 years | 13.2 years |
| Jan 29, 2026 | −38.9% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 9 months so far |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −17.3% | Jun 27, 2011 | Aug 19, 2011 | 59 days | 4 months |
| Oct 15, 2025 | −10.6% | Nov 4, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | 20 days | 55 days |
| Oct 29, 2024 | −10.2% | Dec 19, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | 51 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GLTR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +30.3% | +16.6% | +10.8% | +5.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.8% | 20.7% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.10 | 0.68 | 0.53 | 0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.78 | 1.09 | 0.88 | 0.46 |
| Best month | +13.7% | +13.7% | +15.5% | +16.5% |
| Worst month | −15.4% | −15.4% | −15.4% | −19.1% |
| Best 12 months | +116.5% | +116.5% | +116.5% | +116.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +12.6% | −13.4% | −14.2% | −30.3% |
| Positive months | 69% | 60% | 54% | 52% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.27 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 0.23 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
GLTR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 181 | −30.3% | +1.5% | +116.5% | 56% |
| 3-year (a year) | 157 | −18.7% | +2.2% | +45.3% | 64% |
| 5-year (a year) | 133 | −10.4% | +6.5% | +22.3% | 65% |
| 10-year (a year) | 73 | −2.1% | +2.5% | +16.0% | 74% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GLTR performance overview
abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF (GLTR) returned −1.0% over the past year and +10.8% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +5.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $23,007. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −55.7%, from Aug 22, 2011 to Dec 17, 2015, and it took 8.8 years to get back to the old high. GLTR finished 8 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+87.2%) and the worst 2013 (−28.8%). Volatility has been 20.4% a year.
Related: GLTR chart. See the GLTR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GLTR performance FAQ
What is the GLTR return over the past year?
GLTR returned −1.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 1.0%.
What is the average annual return of GLTR?
GLTR has returned +14.0% a year over 5 years, +10.8% a year over 10 years, +5.3% a year since October 22, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in GLTR be worth?
$10,000 invested in GLTR at its first recorded close on October 22, 2010 would be worth about $23,007 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GLTR?
The worst calendar year was 2013, with a total return of −28.8%. The best was 2025 at +87.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GLTR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −55.7% between August 22, 2011 and December 17, 2015. It recovered to the old high on October 18, 2024, 8.8 years after the bottom.
How volatile is GLTR?
Over the past 3 years GLTR had an annualized volatility of 22.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.10 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).