When evaluating costs, CGL features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.2% for KILO. Performance-wise, CGL has returned 5.32% year-to-date with +$189 M in net flows, whereas KILO is at 5.86% with +$42 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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| AuM | $2,550.75 M | $527.93 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.55% | 0.23% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CGL | +0.72% | -14.31% | +5.32% | +35.44% | +118.35% |
KILO | +1.73% | -14.91% | +5.86% | +34.00% | +120.00% | |
| Flows | CGL | +$18 M | +$124 M | +$189 M | +$367 M | +$732 M |
KILO | +$5 M | +$17 M | +$42 M | +$153 M | +$229 M |
CGL vs KILO exposure
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As of April 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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| Provider | iShares | Purpose Investments |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD | LBMA Gold Price AM - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Commodity | Commodity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 28, 2009 | October 31, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions about CGL and KILO
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGL or KILO?
As of April 28, 2026, CGL has returned 5.32% year to date, while KILO has returned 5.86%. KILO is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGL or KILO?
As of April 28, 2026, CGL manages $2.55 B in assets, while KILO manages $527.93 M. CGL is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGL and KILO managed?
CGL is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD benchmark. KILO is passively managed by Purpose Investments. It tracks the LBMA Gold Price AM - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CGL or KILO?
Year to date, CGL has seen +$188.96 M in net flows, compared with +$41.67 M for KILO. CGL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGL and KILO compare?
CGL has an expense ratio of 0.55%, while KILO has an expense ratio of 0.23%.
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