SPDR Gold Shares has lower expenses and higher assets under management than iShares Silver Trust. iShares Silver Trust shows better 1-year returns, but SPDR Gold Shares has lower drawdowns over 5 years. Both offer direct exposure to their metals with no added quirks or dividend yield.

SPDR Gold Shares has lower expenses at 0.40% compared to iShares Silver Trust’s 0.50%. Neither fund offers a dividend yield, making cost the main difference in ongoing expenses.

SPDR Gold Shares tracks gold prices with $141.4 billion in assets under management. iShares Silver Trust tracks silver prices with $26.3 billion AUM. Both offer direct exposure without leverage or dividends.

For investors comparing GLD and SLV, the choice may come down to which metal exposure, risk profile, and cost structure best fits their portfolio.

Gold and silver both have industrial and traditional uses, making both ETFs valuable for investors. Gold is more stable, while silver offers growth opportunities.

The answer on which ETF to choose depends on the investor’s preference for stability or growth. Both metals have unique qualities that make them valuable assets.

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