The 7 Best Gold ETFs for 2025 (GLD, IAU, & more)

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Funds start at 01:34 if you want to skip the preliminary discussion about why one might want gold. Do you own any of these gold funds? Does the recent runaway inflation have you thinking about buying one?

[@emtboss]

Thanks for clear info- very helpful!

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heyhey068]

Have had both IAU and GDX for quite some time. IAU doing very well in 2023 so far. GDX starting to perform well - nice thing about GDX (gold miners) is that it has an annual dividend.

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for sharing, David!

[@FactStorm]

What about GLD, GLDM, IAUM, PUNZ & IAUF?

[@henryterranauta9100]

Good, didactic introduction for a beginner. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for watching!

[@meena_kumar]

1. if i have to choose 1 between GLD and GLDM for long term, which should it be? 2. Are GLDM / GLD backed by physical gold?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

1. I can't make that choice for you. 2. Yes.

[@ashman0071]

Usually - investing in a ETF that has more money 'under their belt' is a 'sign' that they are doing something right. $20 billion in assets is usually better managed than $20 million in assets - but not always. Get their prospectus - read it and save it ok ?

[@TheAstrologyPodcast]

Great video, thanks for the recommendation! Could you expand on the difference between IAU and IAUM and why you recommended the latter?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

IAUM is cheaper. IAU is more liquid.

[@dessla09]

i have IAU in fidelity. I want to study SGOL and IAUM because I want a long term gain.

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for watching!

[@beauneo]

Big fan. Been all aboard the NTSX train for a bit. If you want to add some gold to your portfolio GDE is a pretty great idea. 90/90 leveraged on gold side with S&P. Adds a ton of stability to a portfolio.

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks, Beau!

[@FactStorm]

So which one is the aforementioned would you say is the best overall? I know there are pros & cons (returns/expense fees etc). Do you recommend only one or a mix of them..or would that be redundant? Finally..do you suggest investing in gold & perhaps silver in a Roth or as a regularly-bought ETF?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

I'd prob prefer IAUM for its lower fee. No reason to use multiple.

[@FactStorm]

@@OptimizedPortfolio thanks, and should I put gold in roth or buy as a regular etf in robinhood? Also, can you tell me about silver etfs? Sorry for the many questions but this is one of my fave channels for investments. Others r too complicated yet u have a way being straightforward. I appreciate ya

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

@@FactStorm Not sure what you mean by "put gold in roth or buy as a regular etf." These are all ETFs in this video. Gold is quite tax-inefficient, if that's what you're asking. Silver tends to be more correlated with stocks compared to gold. Thanks!

[@FactStorm]

@@OptimizedPortfolio gotcha, so no point in putting iaum or gld in roth since its not tax efficient. Any silver etfs you recommend? Thanks again. This is vital for my future 🙏✌️

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

@@FactStorm The opposite - you would want to hold gold in a tax-advantaged account like an IRA because gold is not very tax-efficient. I personally see no reason to buy silver; I'm not familiar with ETFs for it.

[@WeekiWacheeMax]

What about VanEck's gold fund OUNZ?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

More expensive than most on this list and less liquid.

[@WeekiWacheeMax]

@@OptimizedPortfolio It's the only one that will send you the actual gold when cashing in and the difference in cost is relatively tiny. Also, I've never seen a wide spread except overnight.

[@ashman0071]

I own it and I'm no dummy - PHYS is also in my portfolio .

[@ampiciline]

Bro , have you heard about ETF BAR base in united kingdom fidelity is offering that with expense ratio of 0.17 %

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ashman0071]

Foreign ETF investments often come with higher tax penalties - buyer beware.........

[@yuanlairuci2024]

Nice video. The ER of GLDM is now at 0.10%. Would you consider switch it over?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks, Thomas! All else equal, I'd go for the lower fee.

[@1anibillal]

Hi! Great video! Can you do one about copper? What do you think that will happen?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Jmen0203]

Hi Sir, which one you recommend for beginners? TIA

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

I can't really "recommend" anything but you can see which would fit your needs. Generally speaking, it's probably best for most people to just choose the cheapest fund with sufficient AUM that tracks the spot price of gold, such as GLDM.

[@ashman0071]

PHYS

[@thinkblue8089]

What would be best for gold exposure in a Vanguard IRA? Thanks.

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Whichever one of these fits your personal situation, goals, tastes, etc.

[@ashman0071]

now that you can hold 'gold' in an ETF without the physical hassle of storage and insurance, I think that 15% is an absolute minimum Gold ETF allocation - but make sure the ETF is just a gold bullion ETF not a Gold Miner mixed ETF or junk bond Gold ETF mix. Put the other 5% into GOLD Miner ETF's if you have a higher risk tolerance. Pick Gold Miner ETF's that have exposure in Canada, Not Nicaragua if you know what I mean. Gold Luck.

[@osamaessam]

What about SGLN?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

It's an Ireland-domiciled ETC that trades on the LSE. This video is geared toward U.S. investors.

[@robertgaritano7718]

So if the stock market crashes ?Are these still safe or not?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Impossible to know ahead of time. Gold has gone up in some stock market crashes historically, and it hasn't in others. The only thing we'd call "safe" is a savings account. All investing involves risk.

[@TJ-Stackin]

Would like to see your exact portfolio and %allocation. Thanks!

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Maybe one day ;)

[@paulietv2162]

Would you like his credit card details too?

[@TJ-Stackin]

@@paulietv2162 don't think he uses CC

[@angelgregio]

​@@paulietv2162hahahaha

[@JK-gq2so]

Thanks

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for watching!

[@semi2118]

What about Ishares Physical Gold ETC. 0.15% cost

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Not sure. It's Ireland domiciled. This video is mainly geared toward products for US investors.

[@yuling8551]

Any update on these ETF

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Some fees have changed. I'll update this at some point. IAUM seems to be the cheapest.

[@tmo4330]

Never ever let someone store your gold for you. If you don't hold it, you don't own it. I remember in 1980 there were people so excited to see their investment go through the roof only to try and cash in to find they had NOTHING. It will happen again.

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Cool

[@Aequalis-r6h]

Maybe vote Dems and they will regulate that dumb action. Republicans rule then good luck nothing is safe.

[@emrahgedik1727]

VanEck GDX 👍

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ashman0071]

I like OUNZ, GLD and PHYS but they're more similar than different imho.

[@MrSmurfola]

Very nice .but etf is 400 to 1 in silver .means there is 400 times more paper silver than fysic .only 1 in 400 what is real silver .

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Wut

[@hermes8258]

Doesn't owning the smaller denomination gold ETFs (1/100 instead of 1/10 ounce per share), although cheaper share (and lower fees?) mean that you own less gold and therefore per ounce you are paying a lot more per oz? So, maybe this is poorer value.

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Probably an immaterial concern IMHO. If the actual ownership of gold bullion concerns you, you're likely better off buying actual gold bullion than gold ETFs.

[@ashman0071]

Gold $5,000 an ounce by 2029 - you heard it here - you did 'buy the dip' 11/12/2024 right ? OUNZ, GLD, PHYS.

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrSmurfola]

I owe you ? Nice one

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

:)

[@angelgregio]

Anyone with BAR?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Costs more than a few on this list.

[@goetian1808]

AAAU Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is the best

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for sharing.

[@FactStorm]

Second or third imo. IAUM has the least ER..my problem is I read conflicting things so i dont know if i should buy. Its too negligible to hedge against inflation. A part of me wants to place it in my Roth but a part of me wants to forgo. The historical gold trends have been stable, but nobody knows the future. Lol, this whole thing is pertinent on luck aside from individual customized portfolios. I fear i will lose in the future if i buy and might to compensate my money. There's also less info about gold etfs than other sectors.

[@andrewereynolds5840]

💎 Blackrock Gold 🪙 ETF (IAU) 💎

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jomon723]

.40 is not cheap

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

What?

[@FactStorm]

Also not the most expensive. U can easily find cheaper ER's

[@StockSpotlightPodcast]

GDE?

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

Very different from these gold funds and terribly low AUM.

[@alexandervargas5304]

Wrong😂😂 it is correlated to equity markets!!!!

[@OptimizedPortfolio]

If you call an average correlation of 0.13 "correlated," then sure. As someone with a degree in statistics, I'd call that uncorrelated.