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7 Best Gold ETFs for 2026 and How to Invest

A closer look at some of the top gold ETFs.

By Matthew DiLalloUpdated Jun 2, 2026 at 10:54 AM EST | Fact-checked by Robin Hartill, CFP

Key Points

  • SPDR Gold Trust, with a reasonable 0.4% expense ratio, offers direct exposure to gold by holding bullion in secure bank vaults.
  • iShares Gold Trust, with a 0.25% expense ratio, is a lower-cost option for gold exposure.
  • VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF focuses on major gold mining stocks and has over $26 billion in AUM.

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