SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)
Data as of October 19, 2026 · Asset Management
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/5 metrics rated Sunny
What does SPDR Gold Shares do?
The SPDR Gold Trust aims to mirror the market price movements of physical gold bullion, after deducting its operational expenses. This pioneering fund was the first gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be introduced in the U.S., and also the initial U.S.-listed ETF to be backed by a tangible asset. For a significant number of investors, the combined expenses of purchasing GLD shares on the secondary market and covering the Trust's continuous fees could be lower than the expenditures associated with directly acquiring, safeguarding, and insuring physical gold within a conventional allocated bullion account..
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y) | ⛅ Moderate | 5-year price performance |
| Profitability | ⛅ Moderate | Net margin & return on equity |
| Growth | ⛅ Moderate | Revenue & earnings trend |
| Earnings | ⛅ Moderate | EPS vs analyst expectations |
| Cash & Debt | ⛅ Moderate | Balance sheet strength |
| Price | $381.54 | Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | AMEX | | |
Plain-English Analysis
What's it worth?
Performance has been moderate. Sign up free to see Stockbruh's full valuation analysis including price ratios and plain-English commentary.
How the business works
The SPDR Gold Trust aims to mirror the market price movements of physical gold bullion, after deducting its operational expenses. This pioneering fund was the first gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be introduced in the U.S., and also the initial U.S.-listed ETF to be backed by a tangible asset. Sign up free for competitor and revenue breakdown ↗
Are they building the future?
Growth is mixed — some positive signals, but not consistent. Sign up free for Stockbruh's full growth breakdown.
What's ahead?
Earnings are mixed. Sign up free for the full earnings picture including EPS history and analyst forecasts.