Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) ETF
Data as of October 19, 2026
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/3 metrics rated Sunny
What does Sprott Physical Gold Trust invest in?
Sprott Physical Gold Trust operates as a closed-end investment trust, which engages in investing and holding all of its assets in physical gold bullion. Its investment objective is to provide a secure, convenient, and exchange-traded investment alternative for investors through investing primarily in long-term holdings of unencumbered, fully allocated, physical gold bullion and will not speculate with regard to short-term changes in gold prices.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y CAGR) | ⛅ Moderate | ≥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 | $31.50 | Assets Under Management | — |
Common Questions
How have PHYS's returns been over the last 5 years?
PHYS has delivered moderate 5-year returns (1%–8% CAGR), rated Cloudy on Stockbruh's weather system. Sign up to see the full return history.
Is PHYS a good ETF for beginners?
Stockbruh provides a beginner-friendly analysis of PHYS covering returns (5Y CAGR), dividend yield, and expense ratio. PHYS has moderate fees. Sign up free to see the full weather-rated breakdown.