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Xetra-Gold

Xetra-Gold ETC tracks the spot price of gold, backed by physical holdings. Ideal for investors seeking direct, cost-effective exposure to precious metals in Germany.

ISIN DE000A0S9GB0TER 0% TERInception 27 Nov 2007Policy AccumulatingProvider Deutsche Boerse

See below how EuroFolio members build portfolios around 4GLD, and which ETFs they most commonly pair with it.

How EuroFolio members use 4GLD

Xetra-Gold is most frequently paired with broad-market global equity ETFs like VWCE or SPYI, which typically form the core of these portfolios with allocations ranging from 25 to 60 percent. Secondary companions include bond funds such as VAGF or MTD and thematic equity sectors like semiconductors, defense, and uranium. These assets serve as a volatility dampener, balancing the high-beta growth potential of equity and crypto holdings with the defensive, non-correlated nature of physical gold. Portfolios that lean heavily into these diversified mixes often achieve higher Sharpe ratios by smoothing out the drawdowns inherent in pure equity or commodity strategies.

Community members utilize 4GLD across a wide spectrum of risk profiles, ranging from conservative 5 to 10 percent hedges in pension-style portfolios to aggressive 50 percent core positions in specialized energy-equity strategies. The data shows a clear divide between users like user-j9gpra, who employ 4GLD as a significant anchor for long-term stability, and those who treat it as a tactical component within high-growth, multi-asset portfolios. While the 100 percent gold allocation demonstrates a lower Sharpe ratio of 0.55, the blended portfolios consistently outperform this metric, confirming that the community successfully uses 4GLD as a strategic stabilizer rather than a standalone speculative asset.

AI analysis of below portfolio data from our community only · Not investment advice · Apr 2026

Fund Details
Index TrackedGold
ReplicationPhysical
StrategyLong-only
Currency RiskCurrency unhedged
Fund DomicileGermany
Fund CurrencyEUR