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WisdomTree Physical Gold provides exposure to the gold spot price through a physically backed ETC. Ideal for investors seeking a hedge against inflation.

ISIN JE00B1VS3770TER 0.39% TERInception 11 Apr 2007Policy AccumulatingProvider WisdomTree

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

How EuroFolio members use PHAU

WisdomTree Physical Gold is most frequently paired with government bonds, money market instruments, and broad European or global equity indices. In aggressive growth portfolios, PHAU typically occupies a small 5 to 10 percent slice to act as a volatility hedge without dragging down long-term returns. Conversely, in permanent portfolio strategies, it is held at a significant 25 percent allocation alongside cash equivalents like PJEU and long-term government bonds to provide a stable store of value that offsets equity market drawdowns.

The community data reveals two distinct approaches to utilizing PHAU. Investors seeking growth, such as those managing the World plus Higgons or Balanced 5 portfolios, use gold as a tactical diversifier to lower overall portfolio volatility while maintaining high equity exposure. In contrast, the permanent portfolio strategies managed by user-u6btuh treat PHAU as a core structural pillar. These users leverage the asset to maintain a low-volatility, balanced profile, consistently keeping drawdowns below 14 percent even over long time horizons exceeding 17 years.

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

Fund Details
Index TrackedLBMA Gold Price
ReplicationPhysical
StrategyLong-only
Currency RiskCurrency unhedged
Fund DomicileJersey
Fund CurrencyUSD