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iShares Gold Bullion ETF Hedged Units (CGL : TSX)
Commodity
|
Close (09-11-2026) |
$32.89 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.16
(0.49%)
|
| Open | $33.20 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $32.87 - $33.27 |
| Volume | 58,169 |
As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (May 28, 2009): 7.89%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 12.95% | -0.53% | -13.90% | 4.09% | 29.75% | 31.56% | 30.27% | 25.32% | 18.27% | 13.35% | 15.14% | 16.35% | 13.13% | 11.64% |
| Benchmark | 3.10% | 4.88% | 6.79% | 16.00% | 29.91% | 27.87% | 24.76% | 20.48% | 15.28% | 17.34% | 15.30% | 13.87% | 13.45% | 12.81% |
| Category Average | 13.17% | -15.36% | -15.36% | 3.22% | 41.57% | 40.06% | 34.38% | 30.23% | 20.97% | 14.72% | 17.37% | 18.66% | 14.79% | 12.44% |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 11.42% | 4.69% | 4.25% | 2.51% | 15.51% | 4.66% | -11.97% | -0.06% | -1.62% | -11.78% | -0.18% | 12.95% |
| Benchmark | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% | 0.50% | 1.22% | 3.10% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
15.51% (January 2026)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-14.74% (June 2013)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 7.96% | 10.55% | -2.50% | 16.83% | 22.67% | -4.70% | -1.52% | 12.44% | 24.84% | 60.82% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 11.08% | 2.59% | -2.08% | 16.32% | 28.34% | -6.50% | 3.28% | 5.58% | 27.53% | 80.82% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
60.82% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-4.70% (2021)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Commodities | 100.00 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other | 100.00 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Gold Bullion | 100.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Gold Bullion ETF Hedged Units
Median
Other - Commodity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 19.50% | 17.46% | 15.49% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.44% | 0.40% | 0.17% |
| Alpha | 0.18% | 0.12% | 0.10% |
| Rsquared | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Sharpe | 1.29% | 0.88% | 0.66% |
| Sortino | 2.43% | 1.61% | 1.03% |
| Treynor | 0.57% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 29.80% | 19.50% | 17.46% | 15.49% |
| Beta | 1.52% | 0.44% | 0.40% | 0.17% |
| Alpha | -0.11% | 0.18% | 0.12% | 0.10% |
| Rsquared | 0.28% | 0.06% | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Sharpe | 0.94% | 1.29% | 0.88% | 0.66% |
| Sortino | 1.59% | 2.43% | 1.61% | 1.03% |
| Treynor | 0.19% | 0.57% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | May 28, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,991 |
| 52 Week High | $42.58 |
| 52 Week Low | $28.10 |
| Annual Dividend | - |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | - |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
The investment objective of the iShares Gold Bullion Fund (CAD-Hedged) is to replicate the performance of the price of gold bullion, less its expenses and fees. The Fund is not actively managed.
Investment Strategy
The iShares Gold Bullion Fund (CAD-Hedged) invests its assets in holdings of unencumbered gold bullion, in 100 or 400 troy ounce international bar sizes, and will not speculate with regard to short-term changes in gold prices. This strategy provides investors with the ability to invest in unencumbered gold bullion in a convenient, tradable and secure manner without the associated inconvenience and high transaction, handling, storage, insurance typical of direct gold bullion investment.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
|
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
CIBC Mellon Trust Company State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.55% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.50% |
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