Gold delivered a historical rally over the past couple of years, surging from $2,000 an ounce at the beginning of 2024 to more than $5,500 at its peak in early 2026. Central bank buying was a big supportive catalyst, but so was shifting investor sentiment, safe haven demand, and the desire to own tangible assets.
With more than $163 billion in assets, the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD +0.51%) is the biggest fund in this space. But it’s not necessarily the best. Its 0.40% expense ratio is higher than average in the gold ETF category. Since cost is the biggest differentiator in this group, the cheapest options are often the best.
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Instead, investors might want to consider the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust ETF (GLDM +0.48%), which carries an expense ratio of just 0.10%. Its $32 billion in total assets under management are more than enough to ensure high liquidity….
