Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC

Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC is an exchange-traded commodity (ETC) that provides investors with direct exposure to the spot price of physical gold. It achieves this through physical replication, where the issuer holds allocated gold bullion in secure vaults in London, ensuring each ETC security entitles holders to a specified quantity of gold from a segregated pool. This structure eliminates counterparty risk and offers transparency, as gold prices are publicly published daily. Key features include an initial metal entitlement of 1/10 Troy Ounce, denomination in USD, and a total expense ratio of 0.25% p.a., with costs deducted continuously from fund assets. Launched on 15 June 2010 and domiciled in Jersey, it manages approximately 567 million Euros in assets, enabling intra-day liquidity on major European exchanges without the need for physical storage or delivery. In the financial markets, Xtrackers Physical Gold ETC serves as a convenient tool for portfolio diversification, often utilized as a safe-haven asset amid volatility, inflation, or geopolitical uncertainties, while tracking gold spot returns minus fees with minimal error.