wShares Enhanced Gold ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About WGLD

What does WGLD invest in?

The index will rebalance its weighting of Physical Gold and cash, based on an earlier calculation that takes into account the realized volatility of gold based on the LBMA Gold Price PM and the realized volatility of the S&P 500 Index utilizing a mathematically derived, non-discretionary and passive rules-based methodology. The manager intends to provide investors with adaptive exposure to gold and cash in a way that is responsive to the realized volatility of the LBMA Gold Price PM and the S&P 500 Index.

What is the expense ratio of WGLD?

wShares Enhanced Gold ETF (WGLD) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is WGLD?

wShares Enhanced Gold ETF (WGLD) manages $450,032 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 WGLD actively managed or an index fund?

WGLD is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (WGLD's is 0.65%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was WGLD launched?

wShares Enhanced Gold ETF (WGLD) launched in February 2021 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has WGLD performed?

WGLD'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.