Key Points Cost is a primary consideration when choosing between gold ETFs. The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) are the most popular. They're also the most expensive. Here are three other ETFs you should consider for your gold exposure. 10 stocks we like better than SPDR Gold Shares › Through Dec. 15, 2025, the price of gold is up 62% year to date. If it's able to hold on to that gain through the end of the year, it would be the fourth-best calendar year performance going b ...