Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs S&P Global Inc — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.49, while S&P Global Inc trades at $410.68 (market cap $120.48B). The key difference: S&P Global Inc pays a 0.95% dividend while Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF pays none, and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, S&P Global Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AAAU | SPGI | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | Financials |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $534.79 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $370.42 |
Market Cap | — | $120.48B |
Enterprise Value | — | $131.97B |
Dividend Yield | — | 0.95% |
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S&P Global (SPGI) trades at $410.94, up 0.67% on the day, with a bearish technical signal despite strong fundamentals. Revenue grew to $15.34B in 2025, with a net income margin of 30.54%, while analyst consensus remains overwhelmingly bullish with a $523.20 price target. Recent news highlights AI integration with Microsoft and strong Q2 2026 earnings beats.
The outlook is positive given robust profitability and strategic expansions, but risks include technical weakness and debt levels. Upside potential exists if the stock rebounds toward analyst targets, though investors should monitor execution against high expectations.
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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 →S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. In 2021 and excluding IHS Markit, S&P Ratings was over 45% of the firm's revenue and over 55% of the firm's operating income. S&P Ratings is the largest credit rating agency in the world. The firm's other segments include Market Intelligence, Indices, and Platts. Market Intelligence provides desktop tools and other data solutions to investment banks, corporations, and other entities. Indices provides benchmarks for financial markets and is monetized through subscriptions, asset-based fees, and transaction-based royalties. Platts provides benchmarks to commodity markets, principally petroleum.
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