Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF vs Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF trades at $43.57, while Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $119.6. The key difference: Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund 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 | XLY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture | — |
52-Week High | $53.21 | $124.52 |
52-Week Low | $32.74 | $105.64 |
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 →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: retail; hotels, restaurants and leisure; textiles, apparel and luxury goods; household durables; automobiles; auto components; distributors; leisure products; and diversified consumer services. It is non-diversified.
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