Gold ETF Investing: Closer Look At All The Options

One of the major stories of the past few months has been the impressive rally in gold prices, which have repeatedly touched new record highs in recent sessions. Fueled by concerns about the impact of further quantitative easing and weakness in the U.S. dollar, gold has climbed steadily higher even as equity markets have showed somewhat surprising strength. The stellar performance of the yellow metal, along with a slew of options for establishing both direct and indirect exposure, has sent interest in precious metals to new highs as well. In recent years, options for achieving exposure to gold have expanded considerably, thanks in large part to the introduction of various exchange-traded funds. Funds offering exposure to gold prices through equities of companies engaged in the extraction of the metal have seen huge cash inflows, highlighting the ongoing evolution of the ETF industry. But the original means of accessing gold–through an [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Stories: GLD vs. DGL: Two Gold ETF Options Sprott Launches New “Canada Gold ETF” (PHYS) Why You Need A Swiss Gold ETF