The safe-haven asset has been volatile recently, and how it performs from here on out will likely depend on the economy. The price of gold has been fluctuating between $4,500 and $5,500 for much of 2026. The volatility and uncertainty around the economy, the war in Iran, and broader geopolitical issues appear to have all been weighing on its value. On Monday, …
Continue ReadingAmid war in Iran, gold has betrayed its safe-haven status. The largest bullion-backed ETF is trading lower by nearly 8% over the past month. Sure, some of that pullback is attributable to the fact that the commodity raced higher in a short timeframe. And yes, some traders likely got ahead of themselves buying on margin only to see those positions …
Continue ReadingThe Global X – Silver Miners ETF (SIL1.32%) and the iShares Gold Trust (IAU1.07%) both provide access to precious metals, but their approaches and risk profiles differ. SIL holds a portfolio of silver mining companies, giving investors indirect exposure to silver prices with added company-specific risk. IAU, on the other hand, is designed to track the price of physical gold, offering a more direct commodity play. …
Continue ReadingGlobal X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT Quick QuoteLIT – Free Report) is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 125.8% from its 52-week low price of $34.55/share. Are more gains in store for this ETF? Let us take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it …
Continue ReadingInvestors pulled back from riskier ETFs in March, although part of the market bet on the oil trade. March ETF Flows Highlights As the demand for gold reversed, investors pulled a record $12.8 billion from ETFs in the commodities-focused category. Ultrashort bond ETFs set a monthly record, with $25.5 billion in inflows as investors sought out safe havens. Equity energy …
Continue ReadingThe abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF faces challenges from high interest rates, a strong US dollar, and sector volatility, testing the resilience of physically-backed commodity funds. The precious metals sector is navigating a complex set of challenges, with the abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF feeling the pressure. Recent declines in gold and silver have brought the resilience of physically-backed commodity …
Continue ReadingIdiosyncratic risk is, basically, the risk associated with picking just one stock. There’s no way to know exactly what could go wrong with one business. Which is why exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX0.41%) exist. Diversified ETFs let you buy a portfolio of stocks so you don’t have to worry about the risk of owning just one …
Continue ReadingExplore how these two precious metals ETFs differ in risk, cost, and portfolio focus for investors seeking distinct exposures. The iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP2.71%) and the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU2.98%) approach precious metals from entirely different angles. While SLVP holds global silver and metals mining equities, AAAU tracks the price of physical gold. SLVP pursues high-growth, high-risk silver miners, …
Continue ReadingExplore how cost, liquidity, and portfolio structure set these two silver ETFs apart for investors with different priorities. Both the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP+6.51%) and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV+1.01%) target the silver market, but they do so in fundamentally different ways. SLVP offers diversified exposure to silver miners at a lower cost, while SLV tracks the price of silver directly, …
Continue ReadingThe physical bars that support the iShares Silver Trust are located somewhere in the vaulted storage facilities that London’s bullion banks have run for centuries—the same underground passageways where gold and silver have been weighed and traded since the city was still developing into a financial hub. A fraction of an ounce of real silver is represented by each share …
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