Which ETF is Better for Retail Investors: SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) or iShares Silver Trust (SLV)?
The Motley Fool·2025-11-23 02:37
Each ETF tracks the price of a key precious metal -- gold or silver.SPDR Gold Shares (GLD 0.26%) stands out for its lower ongoing costs and much larger assets under management, while iShares Silver Trust (SLV 1.05%) has delivered higher recent returns but with greater price swings.Both SPDR Gold Shares and iShares Silver Trust are designed to track the price of a single precious metal—gold and silver, respectively—without leverage or added complexity. For investors comparing GLD and SLV, the choice may come ...