Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Equinor ASA — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.52, while Equinor ASA trades at $40.81 (market cap $97.58B). The key difference: Equinor ASA pays a 3.81% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Equinor ASA is trading nearer its 52-week high, Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | EQNR | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Energy |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $42.40 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $22.41 |
Market Cap | — | $97.58B |
Enterprise Value | — | $106.28B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.81% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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 →Equinor is a Norway-based integrated oil and gas company. It has been publicly listed since 2001, but the government retains a 67% stake. Operating primarily on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the firm produced 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 (52% oil) and ended the year with 5.4 billion barrels of proven reserves (49% oil). Operations also include offshore wind, solar, oil refineries and natural gas processing, marketing, and trading.
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