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Mar 27, 2026 by Eric Trie
Gold Bullion or Gold Miners: Which Fits Your Portfolio Better? GDX vs AAAU
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) both provide access to gold, but one reflects the performance of mining companies while the other tracks the metal itself. This difference can lead to very different outcomes depending on how gold prices and company fundamentals evolve.

Mar 27, 2026 by Eric Trie
FBTC vs. ETHA: Is Bitcoin or Ethereum the Better Choice for Crypto Exposure?
The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) both provide direct crypto exposure through a brokerage account, but they reflect very different investment theses. One tracks bitcoin, the asset most closely tied to institutional adoption and broader market sentiment, while the other follows Ethereum, whose value is more closely linked to network usage and ecosystem growth.

Mar 27, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Brian Richards, Jim Mueller, CFA, Robert Brokamp, CFP, Rich Greifner, Seth Jayson, Jim Gillies, and Alicia Alfiere, MBA
Stock Market Today (LIVE): Sony Hikes PS5 Prices Again; Altria Benefits Due to Recession Resistance
Top insights from the latest market news from Thursday, March 27, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.











