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When evaluating costs, XGD features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.5% for CGL. Performance-wise, XGD has returned 5.69% year-to-date with -$452 M in net flows, whereas CGL is at 5.32% with +$189 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
Compare
XGD
CGL
| AuM | $3,592.61 M | $2,550.75 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.50% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.55% |
| Tracking Difference | 1.40% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XGD | +1.61% | -18.33% | +5.69% | +82.34% | +178.70% |
CGL | +0.72% | -14.31% | +5.32% | +35.44% | +118.35% | |
| Flows | XGD | -$211 M | -$846 M | -$452 M | -$495 M | -$167 M |
CGL | +$18 M | +$124 M | +$189 M | +$367 M | +$732 M |
XGD vs CGL exposure
Countries
XGD
Canada
64.47%
USA
28.03%
Other
7.50%
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
XGD
Materials
73.01%
Other
26.99%
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
As of April 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XGD
NEWMONT CORP
15.63%
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD
13.41%
CA06849F1080
9.03%
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP
7.86%
FRANCO NEVADA
6.29%
GB00BRXH2664
5.46%
US38059T1060
5.37%
KINROSS GOLD
4.84%
PAN AMERICAN
3.04%
ROYAL GOLD
2.73%
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
XGD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 63 total
73.66%
CGL
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
Compare
XGD
CGL
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P/TSX Global Gold Index - CAD | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Commodity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.59% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 23, 2001 | May 28, 2009 |
Frequently asked questions about XGD and CGL
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XGD or CGL?
As of April 28, 2026, XGD has returned 5.69% year to date, while CGL has returned 5.32%. XGD is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XGD or CGL?
As of April 28, 2026, XGD manages $3.59 B in assets, while CGL manages $2.55 B. XGD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XGD and CGL managed?
XGD is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index - CAD benchmark. CGL is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XGD or CGL?
Year to date, XGD has seen -$451.81 M in net flows, compared with +$188.96 M for CGL. CGL has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XGD and CGL compare?
XGD has an expense ratio of 0.60%, while CGL has an expense ratio of 0.55%.
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