Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Ares Capital Corporation — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.46, while Ares Capital Corporation trades at $19.97 (market cap $14.34B). The key difference: Ares Capital Corporation pays a 9.61% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | ARCC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Financials |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $22.68 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $17.45 |
Market Cap | — | $14.34B |
Dividend Yield | — | 9.61% |
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AAAU tracks the price of gold bullion by holding physical gold bars in secure vaults. Managed by Goldman Sachs, this ETF offers a cost-effective way to gain direct exposure to gold without the logistical challenges of storage or insurance.
Read more on AAAU →Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in U.S. middle-market companies with investment opportunities as well as in larger companies. Its portfolio comprises of first lien senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loans, and mezzanine debt (subordinated unsecured loan), which may include equity components that are diversified by industry and sector. The company may invest in preferred and common equity investments to a lesser proportion. Its revenue mainly consists of interest and dividend income received from the investment made.
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