| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $377.01 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.40% | $40 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | Gold bullion | Benchmark |
| Category | Commodity (gold) | Asset class |
| Issuer | State Street | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2004 | Launched |
| 1-year return | +18.5% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | +27.9% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | +17.3% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +16.5% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) is a Commodity (gold) ETF from State Street that tracks the Gold bullion, with a 0.40% annual expense ratio. It has returned +18.5% over the past year and +17.3% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2004.
Share price
$377.01
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.40%
$40 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+18.5%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+17.3%
Annualized
SPDR Gold Shares at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the GLD ETF?
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) is a Commodity (gold) exchange-traded fund from State Street that tracks the Gold bullion. Launched in 2004, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.40%.
How has GLD performed?
SPDR Gold Shares has returned +18.5% over the past year and +17.3% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +16.5%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.5% |
| 3 years (annualized) | +27.9% |
| 5 years (annualized) | +17.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +16.5% |
How much does GLD cost?
SPDR Gold Shares charges a 0.40% expense ratio — about $40 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) FAQ
What does the GLD ETF track?
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) tracks the Gold bullion and is classified as a Commodity (gold) fund. It is issued by State Street and launched in 2004, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the GLD expense ratio?
SPDR Gold Shares charges an annual expense ratio of 0.40%, or about $40 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the GLD return this year?
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) returned +18.5% over the trailing twelve months and +17.3% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is GLD?
SPDR Gold Shares has an annualized volatility of about +16.5%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this GLD data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with State Street. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
State Street. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.