The iShares Gold Trust (IAU) and abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT) differ in cost, assets under management, and returns, with IAU offering lower expenses and greater scale, while PPLT has outperformed recently. IAU has a 0.25% expense ratio compared to PPLT’s 0.60%. IAU boasts $68.8 billion in AUM, while PPLT has $2.86 billion. PPLT offers exposure to platinum without complications, while IAU provides access to physical gold. Both ETFs saw high returns in 2025 due to various factors. Consider IAU for lower-cost gold exposure or PPLT for potential platinum gains.

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