Question 1

What is CGL?

Accepted Answer

CGL (iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged)) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. It tracks the Bloomberg Commodity TR USD.

Question 2

What is the CGL ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CGL last traded at $30.40 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CGL MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CGL has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, CGL is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are CGL annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CGL historical returns: YTD: -8.98%, 1-year: -8.18%, 3-year annualised: +25.14%, 5-year annualised: +16.94%, 10-year annualised: +10.50%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 1.18, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CGL pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

CGL distribution information is shown in the ETF details panel on this page. Check the ETF details section for the most current yield data.

Question 6

What does CGL invest in?

Accepted Answer

CGL's top holdings include null (null, 100.0%). See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Bloomberg Commodity TR USD.

Question 7

What sectors does CGL invest in?

Accepted Answer

CGL's largest sector exposures are Energy (0.0%), Utilities (0.0%), Healthcare (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CGL? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CGL has approximately $2.08B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was CGL launched?

Accepted Answer

CGL was launched on May 28, 2009, giving it a 17-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy CGL in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CGL trades on the TSX under the ticker CGL. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is CGL?

Accepted Answer

CGL has a 1-year volatility of 31.24% and a beta of 0.20 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 1.18 indicates solid risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-22	$30.75	$30.75	$30.34	$30.40	$30.40	126,547
2026-10-21	$31.15	$31.22	$30.99	$31.19	$31.19	88,848
2026-10-20	$31.07	$31.32	$31.05	$31.07	$31.07	175,076
2026-10-19	$31.42	$31.42	$31.20	$31.24	$31.24	75,649
2026-10-16	$31.38	$31.67	$31.34	$31.45	$31.45	127,541
2026-10-15	$31.35	$31.50	$31.24	$31.50	$31.50	87,122
2026-10-14	$30.87	$30.98	$30.72	$30.91	$30.91	147,807
2026-10-13	$31.66	$31.66	$31.29	$31.42	$31.42	147,534
2026-10-09	$31.57	$31.68	$31.55	$31.66	$31.66	75,600
2026-10-08	$31.08	$31.23	$30.97	$31.17	$31.17	284,892

Sector	Weight
Energy	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%

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iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CGL : TSX)

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