The most traded gold ETFs

Q: How do I choose a gold ETF?

When choosing a gold ETF, you can consider factors such as expense ratio, liquidity, tracking error and the fund's objective . ETFs that have a high expense ratio can impact your overall returns more. Liquidity is important to ensure that you can easily buy or sell shares. Tracking error measures how closely the ETF follows the price of gold, so a lower tracking error is desirable. The fund's objective refers to the specific investment goals and strategies outlined by the ETF, such as whether it aims to replicate the performance of physical gold, invest in gold mining companies or seek capital appreciation through other means.

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Are you interested in gold or believe that a gold ETF would be a good fit for your portfolio? Investing in ETFs is an easy way to increase the diversification of your portfolio.

On our platform, you will find a wide selection of gold ETFs. Not every gold ETF is the same. ETFs differ from each other in several ways, such as fund size, price, risk and underlying value. For example, they may track different companies or indices. Also, some may pay dividends and others may not.

These are the most traded gold ETFs by our clients.

ETF name	ISIN
VanEck Gold Miners UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00BQQP9F84
VanEck Junior Gold Miners UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00BQQP9G91
iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00B6R52036
L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF (Acc)	IE00B3CNHG25
SWC (CH) Gold ETF (Acc)	CH0139101593

Based on total number of trades on the DEGIRO platform from 01.01.25-31.12.25. Only ETFs with more than 100 transactions are considered. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and does not provide any recommendations or financial advice. Some ETFs may (temporarily) not be available on our platform due to regulatory reasons.

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow you to quickly build a diversified portfolio. We offer a wide range of ETFs trading on 19 major exchanges. Whether you want to invest in local ETFs or global ETFs, investing opportunities are abundant. For more than 1000 ETFs traded on Tradegate, you only pay a €1 handling fee.

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These are the most traded ETFs in 2025 included in our Core Selection based on the total number of trades on our Irish platform.

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VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF

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What is an ETF?

ETFs, also known as trackers, are funds that follow the performance of an index, commodity, bond or composition of products. Unlike some other funds, ETFs are bought and sold on a stock exchange. Would you like to learn more about ETFs? Read our ETF article for all you need to know.

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Gold

Gold was one of the first commodities used as a means of capturing value. As early as 3,000 BC, a unit of value was linked to gold in Egypt. This made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Gold is one of the most popular precious metals. Today, the commodity has many applications. Of course, for jewelry, but gold is also used in certain electronics and aerospace.

Often gold is seen as a solid investment: it is assumed that gold will always represent a certain value and there will always be a supply and demand for gold.

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Why invest in gold ETFs?

Investing in gold ETFs means you can invest in the gold market without owning physical gold. Usually, gold ETFs either track the performance of companies in the gold industry or the price of gold itself.

Like investing in gold directly, investing in an ETF that tracks the gold price can be a good way to balance a portfolio. In times of economic stagnation, investors often seek refuge in gold. When more gold is bought up by investors, the gold price rises.

Investing in ETFs that track companies in the gold industry, such as gold mine operators, have yet another dynamic. A disappointing turnover, lack of innovations or declining orders can affect the price. However, because you invest in multiple companies in the gold industry, a setback at one company doesn’t have a major impact on the overall ETF price. By investing in a gold ETF, you can spread the risk.

Gold FAQs

Do gold ETFs pay dividends?

Some gold mining ETFs pay dividends. You can check the ETF's Key Investor Document (KID) to see if the ETF pays dividends.

How do I choose a gold ETF?

When choosing a gold ETF, you can consider factors such as expense ratio, liquidity, tracking error and the fund's objective. ETFs that have a high expense ratio can impact your overall returns more. Liquidity is important to ensure that you can easily buy or sell shares. Tracking error measures how closely the ETF follows the price of gold, so a lower tracking error is desirable. The fund's objective refers to the specific investment goals and strategies outlined by the ETF, such as whether it aims to replicate the performance of physical gold, invest in gold mining companies or seek capital appreciation through other means.

What is the difference between a gold mining ETF and a gold ETC?

The main difference between a gold mining ETF and a gold ETC is the underlying assets they track. A gold mining ETF invests in companies involved in gold mining, while a gold ETC tracks the price of physical gold itself. Gold mining ETFs may be influenced by factors like company performance, production costs and exploration activities, whereas gold ETCs directly reflect changes in the price of gold.

How do I buy gold in ETF?

You can buy gold ETFs by opening an account with us. Our platform offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to easily search for and purchase the gold ETF of your choice. Keep in mind that you may need to pay brokerage commissions and other fees when buying and selling ETFs.