IAU
iShares Gold Trust
IAU tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults around the world.
Expense ratio: 0.25
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in London vaults. The listed name for GLD is SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares.
Expense ratio: 0.40
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global gold-mining firms.
30-Day yield: 0.91
Expense ratio: 0.51
GOLD
Barrick Gold
Barrick Gold Corp. engages in the production and sale of gold, copper, and related activities. It also provides exploration and mining development. It operates through the following business segments: Carlin, Cortez, Turquoise Ridge, Pueblo Viejo, Loulo-Gounkoto, Kibali, Veladero, North Mara, Bulyanhulu, and Other Mines. The company was founded by Peter D. Munk in 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The listed name for GOLD is Barrick Gold Corp.
Dividend yield: 1.93%