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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 like SXRQ or LYQ6, money market instruments such as PJEU, and broad European equity exposures like PRAZ or XSX6. In these configurations, PHAU typically occupies either a modest 8 to 10 percent slice in growth-oriented portfolios or a significant 25 percent anchor in permanent portfolio strategies. These allocations serve as a critical volatility dampener, providing a non-correlated hedge that helps maintain a Sharpe ratio between 0.55 and 0.83 while keeping maximum drawdowns significantly lower than equity-heavy alternatives.

The patterns among top-rated portfolios reveal two distinct philosophies for utilizing PHAU. User-pxtj1u treats gold as a tactical diversifier within a broader global equity framework, using it to offset the volatility of stock-heavy allocations. Conversely, user-u6btuh employs PHAU as a foundational pillar in a classic permanent portfolio structure, where it is balanced equally against cash, bonds, and equities. This latter approach demonstrates a clear preference for stability, as evidenced by the consistently lower volatility metrics and moderate drawdowns across all variations of the permanent portfolio strategy, regardless of the specific bond duration or equity tilt selected.

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

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