ETFs for precious metals based in the U.S. listed by expense ratio 2023
As of September 1, 2023, the most expensive exchange traded fund (ETF) for precious metals was the FT Cboe Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF. This particular ETF had an expense ratio of 0.91 percent, which compares to an expense ratio of 0.5 percent for the iShares Silver Trust
(SLV), the third largest precious metals ETF. Precious metals ETFs are exchanged traded funds that generally purchase and hold bullion of one or more precious metals, although they may also invest in other financial assets such as futures or the shares in companies that mine precious metals. This enables consumers to invest in precious metals without the high cost of entry to needed purchase and store physical bullion.
(SLV), the third largest precious metals ETF. Precious metals ETFs are exchanged traded funds that generally purchase and hold bullion of one or more precious metals, although they may also invest in other financial assets such as futures or the shares in companies that mine precious metals. This enables consumers to invest in precious metals without the high cost of entry to needed purchase and store physical bullion.
