First Eagle Gold Fund Class A

Frequently Asked Questions About SGGDX

What does SGGDX invest in?

This fund's primary objective is to offer investors a means to incorporate the unique investment attributes of gold into a segment of their overall financial portfolio. To achieve this, it commits a substantial portion—at least 80%—of its net assets (along with any capital borrowed for investment) to physical gold, financial instruments directly linked to gold, or companies predominantly engaged in the gold industry. This encompasses holdings in gold mining finance firms and operating companies involved in mining activities, irrespective of whether their mines have long, medium, or short operational lifespans. It operates as a non-diversified investment vehicle.

What is the expense ratio of SGGDX?

First Eagle Gold Fund Class A (SGGDX) charges an expense ratio of 1.14%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SGGDX?

First Eagle Gold Fund Class A (SGGDX) manages $4.62B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is SGGDX actively managed or an index fund?

SGGDX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SGGDX launched?

First Eagle Gold Fund Class A (SGGDX) launched in August 1993 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has SGGDX performed?

SGGDX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.