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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...

Merck, Roche and Celgene (now part of Bristol-Myers Squibb) have remained prominent players, but the market dynamics have shifted significantly in recent years. Aug 1, 2025 Update:  @POTUS  sent letters to 17 drug manufacturers outlining steps they must take to bring down prescription drug prices. ( source ) This increased competition is fueled by the success of blockbuster drugs like Keytruda (Merck), Tagrisso (AstraZeneca), and Ibrance (Pfizer), as well as the rapid adoption of immunotherapies and targeted treatments ( Verified Market Reports ). Look at 2017. The trio of drugmakers together held a 45.8% share of the market, with longtime cancer leader Roche controlling 26.4% all on its own. In 2024, though, market intelligence firm EvaluatePharma expects to see much more parity. The top three’s share will shrink to 26.2%, with Roche’s dropping all the way down to 11.9%. And the No. 2 through No. 5 companies—BMS, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Merck—will boas...