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GLD SPDR Gold Shares
GLD is a Commodities ETF issued by World Gold Trust. It tracks the price of gold, costs 0.4% a year, and launched in November 2004.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | GLD |
|---|---|
| Full name | SPDR Gold Shares |
| Issuer | World Gold Trust |
| Category | Commodities |
| Sub-category | Gold |
| Tracks | the price of gold |
| Expense ratio | 0.4% |
| Assets under management | $146.7bn |
| Inception | 18 November 2004 |
| Asset class | Real Assets |
| Region | Global |
Sector allocation
- Commodities100%
Geographic exposure
Underlying assets
- Physical Gold99%
- Other1%
Top 2 holdings
- 1Physical Gold Bullion
- 2Gold Certificates
Frequently asked
What is GLD's expense ratio?
SPDR Gold Shares charges 0.4% a year — $40 on a $10,000 holding.
What does GLD track?
SPDR Gold Shares tracks the price of gold.
How large is GLD?
Our dataset puts GLD at about $146.7bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are GLD's largest holdings?
The 2 largest holdings in our dataset are Physical Gold Bullion and Gold Certificates.