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Best gold ETFs: Top funds for investing in gold


Published on 2025-03-28 16:21:11 - Bankrate
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  • Investors have many ways to gain exposure to gold, from directly purchasing gold bullion to more indirect methods like owning shares of public mining companies. While some funds invest directly in the physical metal,

The article from MSN Money discusses the best Gold ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) for investors looking to add gold to their portfolios. It highlights that gold is often seen as a safe-haven investment, particularly during times of economic uncertainty, inflation, or currency fluctuations. The piece lists several top gold ETFs, including SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), which tracks the price of gold bullion, and iShares Gold Trust (IAU), known for its lower expense ratio. Other ETFs mentioned include the Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) and the GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR), both of which offer investors direct exposure to physical gold. The article also touches on ETFs that invest in gold mining companies like VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and the iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING), which can provide leverage to the price of gold but come with additional risks due to operational costs and management issues of mining companies. Each fund's expense ratio, liquidity, and how closely it tracks the price of gold are considered key factors for potential investors.

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