How to Invest in abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL)

Holdings of the abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF

As a spot gold ETF, this trust holds physical gold only. It does not use derivatives such as gold futures, and it does not trade gold to generate profits.

The portfolio consists entirely of London Good Delivery gold bullion bars stored with ICBC Standard Bank in the United Kingdom, with Bank of New York Mellon acting as trustee.

One notable feature of this ETF is its transparency. On the fund’s website, investors can access a detailed bar list that shows where each bar is stored, its serial number, refiner brand, fineness, and exact unit weight.

The trust also publishes vault inspection letters from independent auditors. These inspections are conducted twice a year by Bureau Veritas Commodities UK Limited.

As of Dec. 31, 2025, the ETF held 4,263 London Good Delivery gold bars with a combined weight of 1,702,067.881 fine troy ounces.