Share-split context: A forward split was recorded on Nov 4, 2019 with coefficient 10. A forward split turns each old share into multiple new shares and lowers the quoted price per share proportionally. Proportional ownership is unchanged at the split moment, so the split itself creates neither a gain nor a loss. The price-return figures in this report are already split-adjusted.

What this ETF is trying to do

The abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the price of gold. Instead of buying gold bars yourself, this ETF allows you to own shares that represent physical gold.

What the numbers show

As of October 7, 2026, the share price is $39.02. Because this ETF has a history of share splits, we look at split-adjusted returns to see how it has performed.

• Year-to-Date (YTD): The price return and total return are both approximately -5.01%.

• One Year: The price return and total return are both approximately 2.82%.

• Three Year: The price return and total return are both approximately 122.97%.

• Five Year: The total return is approximately 131.44%.

This ETF had a "forward split" on November 4, 2019, with a coefficient of 10. In a forward split, each old share becomes multiple new shares, and the price per share drops proportionally. This change does not create a gain or a loss; it simply changes how many shares an investor holds.

Income and distribution explanation

This ETF does not pay out cash distributions. The distribution yield is 0%, and no payouts were detected in the last 12 months. For this specific fund, the price return and the total return are the same because there is no extra income being paid to shareholders.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" happens when the actual value of the assets inside a fund drops over time. StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score to measure this. SGOL has an erosion score of 94, which is labeled as "Stable / sideways" with "good" severity. The severe erosion-risk flag is false, meaning the fund has not triggered a warning for substantial price deterioration.

Pros

• Long-term Growth: The three-year and five-year total returns show significant growth.

• Stability: The erosion-risk score suggests the fund's value has remained stable.

Cons

• No Income: This ETF provides no cash distributions or dividends for investors seeking regular income.

• Short-term Decline: The year-to-date price return is negative.

Beginner takeaway

SGOL is a way to invest in gold without holding the metal yourself. It does not pay a dividend, so investors rely entirely on the share price going up to make money. While it has seen strong growth over several years, its recent year-to-date performance has been negative. Always remember that a high distribution yield in other funds can be misleading if the share price is falling, though that is not a factor here since this fund pays no yield.