The Motley Fool
23 May 2026, 07:15 UTC · 2h ago
GLD vs IAU: Same Gold. Different Fees.
Source · https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/23/gld-vs-iau-same-gold-different-fees-here-is-which/
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The Motley Fool
23 May 2026, 07:15 UTC · 2h ago
Source · https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/23/gld-vs-iau-same-gold-different-fees-here-is-which/
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The iShares Gold Trust (IAU) has a lower expense ratio of 0.25% compared to the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) expense ratio of 0.40%. — Lower holding costs make IAU a more attractive long-term vehicle for gold exposure relative to GLD.
+0.10SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) held more than 32.5 million ounces of gold at the end of fiscal 2025, while iShares Gold Trust (IAU) held nearly 15.5 million ounces as of May 18. — This is a statement of scale and liquidity rather than a market-moving catalyst.
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The article highlights it as a valuable tool for gold exposure and notes it has a lower expense ratio than GLD.
The article identifies it as a valuable tool for investors seeking diversification and a store of wealth.