SPDRÂ Gold Shares (GLD) ETF
Data as of August 17, 2026
Stockbruh grade: Mixed 1/3 metrics rated Sunny
What does SPDRÂ Gold Shares invest in?
🌟The Trust holds gold bars and creates Baskets to exchange or redeem gold. Their goal is for the Shares to track the price of gold bullion (minus expenses).
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y CAGR) | ☀️ Strong | ≥8% = Sunny, 1–8% = Cloudy, <1% = Thunderstorm |
| Dividends | ⛅ Moderate | Dividend yield and consistency |
| Fees (Expense Ratio) | ⛅ Moderate | <0.5% = Sunny, 0.5–1.5% = Cloudy, >1.5% = Thunderstorm |
| Price | $405.49 | Assets Under Management | — |
Common Questions
How have GLD's returns been over the last 5 years?
GLD has delivered strong 5-year returns (≥8% CAGR), rated Sunny on Stockbruh's weather system. Sign up free to see the exact return figures.
Is GLD a good ETF for beginners?
Stockbruh provides a beginner-friendly analysis of GLD covering returns (5Y CAGR), dividend yield, and expense ratio. GLD has moderate fees. Sign up free to see the full weather-rated breakdown.