Best Gold and Silver ETFs of Late 2025: Updated Recommendations
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Introduction As of December 24, 2025 , precious metals continue their extraordinary rally. Gold trades at approximately $4,458 per ounce (up ~0.32% today, with YTD gains around 70% ). Silver stands at $70.73 per ounce (up 2.43% today, delivering massive YTD returns of ** 145%**). These levels reflect ongoing drivers: geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases, ETF inflows, monetary easing expectations, and—for silver—acute supply deficits coupled with surging industrial demand from solar panels, EVs, and electronics. This update incorporates today's spot prices from TradingView , building on prior analyses. Physical-backed ETFs provide direct, low-volatility exposure, while miner ETFs have delivered leveraged gains amid the bull market. Selections highlight YTD performance, AUM for dependability, and anticipated growth in precious metals amid inflation and geopolitical tensions. Data sourced from TradingView , Yahoo Finance, Investopedia, Investors.com, totalrealreturns.com,...