In 2026, physical gold ETFs like GLDM and IAUM have declined about 6% due to Federal Reserve rate hikes and geopolitical tensions, yet new funds such as Y’all Street Physical Gold ETF (YSAU) are launching, offering unique features like domestic gold storage. Investors can choose between high-liquidity, higher-cost gold ETFs or lower-cost options for long-term holdings. Additionally, commodity ETFs are diversifying beyond spot price tracking, with funds like Texas Capital Oil Index ETF (OILT) providing exposure through regional oil and gas equities rather than physical commodities. This evolving landscape offers investors varied ways to hedge inflation and market volatility through commodity exposure.
In August, gold prices surged nearly 15%, marking the best month since 2008, with the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) rising over 14%. Amid this rally, a trader sold a large call spread worth $202 million, betting that gold prices will stay below roughly $...
Gold and Bitcoin have both rallied recently as a trade against a weakening dollar, driven by concerns over fiscal strain and currency debasement. However, while gold has shown consistent gains over the past year, Bitcoin's performance remains volatil...
Gold prices have surged significantly over the past years, but investors holding SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) in taxable accounts face a higher tax rate of 28% on long-term gains, classified as collectibles, compared to 15-20% for equity ETFs. Additionally,...
Gold has surged 15% this month, nearing its best monthly performance since 2008. However, a significant bearish options trade in the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) suggests a short-term pullback is likely. A trader sold 116,000 in-the-money calls at a $4...
