Top Gold ETFs to Watch in 2025: Best Picks for Strong Returns and Low Costs
Top gold ETFs to watch in 2025 span U.S., Indian, Europe and Chinese markets, offering both physical gold exposure and mining stock leverage. Based on the latest performance, expense ratios, and trends, key ETFs include: SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) : The best-performing gold ETF by one-year return in 2025, up around 44%, with a very low expense ratio (0.10%). It tracks physical gold closely and is highly liquid, making it a top choice for cost-conscious investors seeking strong recent gains ( 2 , 1 ). iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) : Nearly matching GLDM’s performance with a 43.86% one-year gain and an even lower expense ratio (0.09%), this is an excellent low-cost option for gold exposure ( 2 ). abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) : With about a 43.8% one-year return and expense ratio around 0.17%, this fund holds physical gold bullion and appeals to investors seeking stable, direct gold exposure ( 2 , 1 ). GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) : Tracks physica...
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