Is a Gold Bullion ETF a Better Investment Than a Silver Miners Fund? ETFs from Goldman Sachs and iShares Battle It Out

The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF offers direct exposure to gold bullion prices at a lower cost than the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF. The iShares fund has shown significantly higher price volatility, with a higher beta and larger maximum drawdown over the past five years; no specific figures are provided.