GOLD$3,992.70▼ 0.72%SILVER$51.27▼ 1.73%Spot prices: why they differ
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Five Ways to Own Gold — and What Each One Actually Gets You

Five Ways to Own Gold — and What Each One Actually Gets You

Physical coins and bars, allocated and unallocated accounts, gold-backed ETFs, futures, and mining or royalty shares all offer exposure to gold — but they differ sharply on liquidity, counterparty risk, cost, and leverage. A clear-eyed comparison, including the perennial “paper gold” debate.