Importnat Notice
| I. | Value Gold ETF (the “Fund”) is a fund listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”), which aims to provide investment results that closely correspond to the performance of the London Bullion Market Association Gold Price. |
Value Gold ETF offers both Listed Class and Unlisted Class
| Listed Class | Unlisted Class | |||||
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| Stock code/ Share class | 3081 HKD Counter | 83081 RMB Counter | 9081 USD Counter | Class A USD Unhedged HK0000718640 | Class A HKD Unhedged HK0000718657 | |
| Launch date | 3 Nov 2010 | 3 Nov 2010 | 31 Mar 2017 | 23 Mar 2021 | 23 Mar 2021 | |
| Minimum initial investment, subsequent investment | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | USD 1 | HKD 1 | |
| Investment objective | Aims to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, closely correspond to the morning (London time) fixing price of gold per troy ounce quoted in US dollars, published by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). | |||||
| Benchmark |
LBMA Gold Price The morning fixing price of gold per troy ounce quoted in US dollars and set by ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA) at 10:30 a.m. (London time) (LBMA Gold Price) | |||||
| Base Currency | HKD | |||||
| Ongoing charges over a year1 | 0.40% | |||||
| Custodian | Hong Kong International Airport Precious Metals Depository Limited | |||||
| Know more about Listed Class | Know more about Unlisted Class | |||||
Compared to other gold investment tools,
Physically backed gold ETFs have advantages in various aspects
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Gold Coins | Gold Bullions | Physically backed gold ETFs | Paper Gold | Gold Futures | |
| Entry Threshold | Relatively Low | Relatively High | Relatively Low | Relatively Low | Relatively High |
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| Major Risk | Loss & Damage | Loss & Damage | Tracking error | Counterparty Risk | Leverage & Futures contract rollover risk |
| Cost | bid-ask spread Storage /Insurance fees | bid-ask spread Storage /Insurance fees | Total Expense Ratio (TER) | bid-ask spread | Contract & settlement fees |
| Source: Bloomberg, local banks, as at 31 Dec 2025. | |||||
Gold prices surge to record highs,
outperformed various asset classes
Since entering 2026, gold prices have been on a steady upward trajectory, remaining a core focus of the global market.
As of January 27, 2026, the London Gold Spot Price has successively breached the key threshold of US$5,100 per ounce,
setting a new all-time high and cementing its status as a leading safe-haven and value-preserving asset.
Over the past 20 years, gold has consistently outperformed major asset classes in terms of annualized returns, delivering stable and reliable investment value for long-term holders.
Gold price since 1971

2005-2025 Annualized returns of major asset classes

Source:Left Chart:LBMA, as at 27 Jan 2026. Right Chart: Bloomberg. Returns were calculated from 31 Jan 2006 to 31 Jan 2026. S&P 500 Net Total Return USD Index represents U.S. Equities, assuming dividends reinvested. MSCI Global Net Total Return USD Index represents Global Equities, assuming dividends reinvested. MSCI Emerging Markets Net Total Return USD Index represents Emerging Markets, assuming dividends reinvested. Bloomberg Commodity Dollar Index represents Commodities. The Gold Index (XAU/USD) is based on the spot gold price per troy ounce quoted in US dollars. Bloomberg Global Bond Aggregate US Dollar Index represents Global bonds. Data is for reference only. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Why invest in Gold now?

Source: World Gold Council, Bloomberg. Data is for reference only. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
The 5 Features of Value Gold ETF
Outstanding Performer ETFs
(Total Return 1 Year – Commodity – Gold ETFs)
Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition
“Top Funds” 20244
Outstanding Performer ETFs
(NAV Tracking Error 1 year)
Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese Edition
“Top Funds To Watch” 20235
Commodity ETF House (Best-in-Class)
Benchmark Fund of the Year
Awards 2018 Hong Kong6
Value Gold ETF
The world’s first gold ETF backed
by physical gold stored in Hong Kong
Note: The gold bullion image is intended for illustrative purpose only, and does not correspond to the real holding facility nor the actual gold bullion bars.
Investors may not get back the full amount invested. The computation basis of the performance is based on the calendar year end, NAV-To-NAV, with dividend reinvested. These figures show by how much the funds and its’ share classes increased or decreased in value during the calendar year. Performance data has been calculated in currencies displayed above, including ongoing charges and excluding subscription fee and redemption fee you might have to pay. Where no past performance is shown there was insufficient data available in that year to provide performance.
Please refer to the relevant offering documents for further fund details including risk factors and the arrangement in the event that the Fund is delisted. Investors should also note that the Funds are different from typical investment funds, in particular, units in the Funds may only be created or redeemed directly by a participating dealer in large unit sizes.
1. The ongoing charges figure is an annualised figure based on the ongoing expenses for the Trust, expressed as a percentage of the sum of expenses over the average NAV of the Trust for the same period. This figure may vary from year to year. The Trust has adopted a single management fee structure with effect from 30 April 2020. From 30 April 2020 onwards, the ongoing charges of the Trust are capped at a maximum of 0.40% of the average NAV of the Trust, which is equal to the current amount of the management fee of the Trust. Any ongoing expenses exceeding 0.40% of the average NAV of the Trust will be borne by the Manager and will not be charged to the Trust. Please refer to “Ongoing fees payable by the Trust” below and the Prospectus for details. 2. Based on y-o-y changes of the LBMA Gold Price and US CPI between 1971 and 2025. From 1971 to 2025, there were 13 years of inflation of less than 2%, 30 years between 2% and 5%, and 11 years of more than 5%. Calendar year return of Class A HKD Unhedged in the past five calendar years: 2021: +5.1%; 2022:-0.8%; 2023:+13.5%; 2024:+25.3%; 2025:+64.7%. 4. The Exchange Traded Funds ranked on one-year total return in the Bloomberg Businessweek “Top Funds Award 2024”. 5. The Exchange Traded Funds ranked on one-year tracking error and total return in the Bloomberg Businessweek “Top Funds To Watch” 2023. 6. BENCHMARK aggregates 12 monthly score sets for each fund between 1 Oct 2018 and 30 Sep 2019, and between 1 Oct 2017 and 30 Sep 2018, respectively. Monthly score sets are calculated by aggregating the 12-monthly rolling one-year, three-and five-year (USD) returns, and by adding a risk score for their risk-adjusted returns. Funds in the final score set with a negative Sortino ratio will be excluded from the assessment for the awards. 7. Value Gold ETF offers both listed class and unlisted class, Fund is referring to unlisted class.
Investors should note investment involves risk. The price of units may go down as well as up and past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should read the prospectus for details and risk factors, particularly those associated with the arrangement in the event that the Fund is delisted. Investors should also note that the Fund is different from a typical retail investment fund. Units in the Fund may only be created or redeemed directly by a participating dealer in large unit sizes. This material has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission. Issuer: Sensible Asset Management Hong Kong Limited.


