When evaluating costs, CGL features a management fee (MER) of 0.5%, compared to 0.16% for VALT.U. Performance-wise, CGL has returned 7.07% year-to-date with -$2 M in net flows, whereas VALT.U is at 6.5% with -$117 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 | $2,065.73 M | $165.50 M |
| Management Fees | 0.50% | 0.16% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.56% | 0.17% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 14, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CGL | -4.49% | -0.47% | -7.07% | -3.57% | +100.11% |
VALT.U | -4.18% | +0.30% | -6.50% | -1.06% | +112.16% | |
| Flows | CGL | +$32 M | +$108 M | -$2 M | +$18 M | +$587 M |
VALT.U | -$4 M | -$72 M | -$117 M | -$152 M | +$37 M |
CGL vs VALT.U exposure
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As of October 14, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
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| Provider | iShares | CI |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD | Gold Price - 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 | January 6, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about CGL and VALT.U
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CGL or VALT.U?
As of October 14, 2026, CGL has returned -7.07% year to date, while VALT.U has returned -6.50%. VALT.U is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CGL or VALT.U?
As of October 14, 2026, CGL manages $2.07 B in assets, while VALT.U manages $165.50 M. CGL is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CGL and VALT.U managed?
CGL is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD benchmark. VALT.U is passively managed by CI. It tracks the Gold Price - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CGL or VALT.U?
Year to date, CGL has seen -$1.77 M in net flows, compared with -$116.95 M for VALT.U. CGL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CGL and VALT.U compare?
CGL has an expense ratio of 0.56%, while VALT.U has an expense ratio of 0.17%.
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