This year has not been the best year for precious metals – at least thus far. As seen from the top panel of the chart below, both the SPDR® Gold Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:GLD) and iShares Silver Trust ETF ...

The SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) and iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV) have delivered decent returns in the past few years. As seen in the next two charts, GLD prices have rallied by more than 64% in the ...

Gold (GLD) and silver (SLV) often shine during times of uncertainty. If the U.S. dollar continues to lose value, gold and silver could perform well in 2025’s second half. Are you ahead, or behind on ...

Renowned investor John Paulson predicts gold could reach $5,000 by 2028, citing continued momentum following a 25% rise in both 2023 and year-to-date 2024. Key drivers of gold’s surge include central ...

SLV has delivered a higher 1-year return and carries greater volatility than GLD. GLD charges a slightly lower expense ratio and has significantly larger assets under management. Both funds track the ...

GLD looks more affordable with a 0.40% expense ratio compared to SLV’s 0.50%. Neither fund offers a dividend yield, so cost differences are the main driver for ongoing expenses. SPDR Gold Shares is a ...

SLV and GLD both offer direct exposure to precious metals, but GLD tracks gold while SLV tracks silver. GLD has lower volatility and a smaller max drawdown over five years, making it less risky than ...