GLD and Gold ETFs vs. Owning Physical Gold
There are many ways for investors to get exposure to the precious metals markets. You can buy shares of mining companies, buy shares of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by gold or silver, buy or sell gold or silver futures contracts, and even purchase gold or silver certificates. While investments like certificates and ETFs provide exposure to precious metals markets, they’re not a substitute for purchasing real, physical gold or silver. Let’s walk through how GLD and other ETFs compare to physical gold ownership and when... Continue Reading
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