Swisscanto (CH) Gold ETF EAH CHF

Swisscanto (CH) Gold ETF EAH CHF is an exchange-traded fund domiciled in Switzerland and managed by Swisscanto. It tracks the spot price of gold in US dollars, with currency hedging to Swiss Francs (CHF) to mitigate exchange rate fluctuations for CHF-based investors. Launched on January 7, 2010, the ETF employs a long-only strategy and physical replication, holding approximately 11 assets primarily in gold bullion. With a total expense ratio of 0.40% per annum, it operates as a distributing fund that pays dividends annually, though recent yields have been negligible. The fund manages substantial assets exceeding CHF 2 billion (equivalent to EUR 2,942 million), positioning it as one of the significant gold ETFs in the Swiss market. Denominated in CHF, it provides investors with convenient exposure to gold prices without the need for direct physical ownership, supporting portfolio diversification, inflation hedging, and safe-haven strategies within the commodities sector, particularly appealing to Swiss and European precious metals enthusiasts.