IAU vs GLD: Gold ETF Showdown
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Two top-tier gold ETFs, iShares Gold Trust (IAU) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), offer pure gold exposure with minimal hassle. IAU boasts a lower expense ratio at 0.25% versus GLDs 0.4%. GLD leads in size, holding $156.7 billion in assets, double IAUs $71.4 billion. Over the past year, IAU returned 50.07%, slightly ahead of GLDs 49.92%. Both have a low beta of 0.67, indicating less volatility than the S&P 500. Investors favor gold as a safe haven, with IAU appealing to long-term holders due to lower fees, while GLD is ideal for quick trades due to its high liquidity. Both lack dividends, making gold price movements crucial. Choose based on your investment style: IAU for steady growth or GLD for scalability.
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