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    Going for Gold? How the Precious Metal Stocks, ETFs, and Funds Stack Up

    June 25, 20255 Mins Read


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    Written by Daniel Da Costa at The Motley Fool Canada

    Gold has always been a safe haven asset. When inflation picks up, when interest rates are uncertain, or when geopolitical risks are rising, gold or gold stocks are often one of the first places investors turn.

    It’s not just a hedge, it’s also a store of value. That’s why even in a market filled with tech stocks and growth stories, gold still plays a key role in a diversified portfolio.

    In 2025, the price of gold has continued to hit new record highs once again. Central banks are still navigating the balance between inflation control and economic growth. Global tensions have added another layer of uncertainty. And with investors looking for protection, gold has been one of the strongest-performing assets this year.

    And the best part about gold is that there’s more than one way to gain exposure to precious metal. For example, you can invest in gold miners, you can buy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold a basket of gold stocks, or you can simply track the price of gold itself through a commodity fund.

    So, if you’re looking to gain exposure to gold now, here are three of the best ways you can add gold stocks to your portfolio.

    For many investors, the ideal way to gain exposure to the price of gold is to buy a high-quality gold stock like Newmont (TSX:NGT).

    Newmont is one of the largest gold producers in the world. If you want direct exposure to a gold stock that’s highly leveraged to the price of gold, this is one of the go-to names. And unlike holding gold itself, which just sits there and offers no yield, Newmont is a business that generates revenue, pays a dividend, and has operational upside.

    The biggest advantage of owning a stock like Newmont is its potential to outperform the price of gold when gold is rising. That’s because higher gold prices typically expand profit margins for miners.

    The cost to produce an ounce of gold is relatively fixed, so when gold prices go up, Newmont can earn significantly more without increasing its expenses. That’s why gold stocks are said to be leveraged to the price of gold.

    However, leverage goes both ways. If the price of gold drops, margins get squeezed. On top of that, gold miners are still businesses, which means they face risks outside of just gold prices, such as operational setbacks, labour issues, cost overruns, or political instability in key mining regions, which can all impact performance.

    Since individual gold stocks are leveraged to the price of gold, but they face operational risks just like any other stock, some investors prefer to own an ETF like iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD).

    By owning a basket of gold miners, the XGD still offers the same upside leverage when the price of gold rises; however, each company’s operational risks are mitigated due to the diversification of the ETF.

    The XGD ETF also saves you time and effort. You don’t have to research every gold stock or guess which one will outperform.

    Because the XGD owns gold producers, it’s still leveraged to the price of gold, making it a more volatile investment.

    So, if you want to track the price of gold but with a much safer investment that doesn’t have any leverage, your best bet is SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD).

    GLD is an ETF that tracks the price of gold directly. It doesn’t invest in gold stocks or try to beat the market. It’s designed to follow the price of the physical metal as closely as possible. That makes it one of the purest ways to invest in gold without actually holding bars or coins.

    The main advantage of GLD is that it removes the business risk. You’re not betting on how well a company can operate; you’re just following the market price of gold.

    So, whether you choose a gold stock with plenty of volatility or a fund like the GLD that simply tracks the price of gold, the key is matching your gold exposure to your risk tolerance and long-term goals.

    The post Going for Gold? How the Precious Metal Stocks, ETFs, and Funds Stack Up appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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    Fool contributor Daniel Da Costa has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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