Gold has had a strong year, to say the least; futures prices are up more than 50% in the last calendar year to more than $4,000 an ounce. They briefly surpassed $4,300 in a record-setting October.

An in-depth look at the leading precious metals ETFs in the U.S. stock market this year. Here's what you need to know.

Gold is having a standout year. On October 20, it reached a new all-time high of $4,381.21 per ounce, driven by massive inflows into gold ETFs, central bank buying, a weaker U.S. dollar and ...

Gold exchange-traded funds, or gold ETFs, have risen in popularity among investors who want precious metals exposure. ETFs are similar to mutual funds in that they track assets such as stocks, bonds, ...

Gold prices surged nearly 75% in 2025, marking one of their strongest annual performances in decades, while the Nifty 50 delivered only single-digit returns. The sharp divergence reinforced gold’s ...

iShares Gold Trust offers direct exposure to gold prices, storing physical bullion securely. It's not the cheapest gold ETF, but it's large, liquid, and tracks spot gold prices accurately. Buying the ...

Both the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEMKT:AAAU) and the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD) are designed to track the price of physical gold, providing a straightforward way for investors to access ...