Gold ETFs are an easy way to tap into the metal's rally, but it's smart to weigh the tradeoffs before investing.

Through Dec. 15, 2025, the price of gold is up 62% year to date. If it's able to hold on to that gain through the end of the year, it would be the fourth-best calendar year performance going back at ...

How Do Gold ETFs Work? Gold ETFs work by pooling investor money and using it to invest in gold. Some gold ETFs invest buy phsical gold bars held in a bank vault. They enable investors to earn returns ...