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Investors pay more fees holding GLD gold fund versus cheaper GLDM with identical gold exposure.

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06 Jun 2026
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The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) charges 0.40% annually, significantly higher than the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) at 0.10%, despite both holding the same physical gold in the same vault and tracking the same benchmark. Over a 30-year period, this fee difference can cost an investor with $100,000 around $9,000 in fees, or $15,000-$20,000 when accounting for reinvested returns. GLD offers better liquidity and tighter spreads, benefiting active traders and institutions, while GLDM is more cost-effective for long-term, buy-and-hold investors using gold as a portfolio hedge. Investors should consider their trading style and cost sensitivity when choosing between the two funds.

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