Comments on: Why Gold ETFs Are a Bad Idea

By: Gold vs. Bitcoin: Are Both Safe Havens? – Goldco

Gold vs. Bitcoin: Are Both Safe Havens? – Goldco — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:53:38 +0000

[…] disadvantage of gold ETFs is that you don’t actually own gold, just shares in a fund that claims to own gold. And you […]

By: Could Buying Gold Be a Good Retirement Plan? – Goldco

Could Buying Gold Be a Good Retirement Plan? – Goldco — Wed, 14 May 2025 21:53:48 +0000

[…] (ETFs). These offer exposure to the gold price through shares of funds that own gold. But there are numerous drawbacks to gold ETFs, and those shares can’t be converted into actual physical […]

By: Gold vs. Diamonds: A Full Comparison – Goldco

Gold vs. Diamonds: A Full Comparison – Goldco — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 22:53:31 +0000

[…] drawbacks to owning gold ETFs is that you don’t actually own gold, just shares in a fund that claims to own gold. You can’t […]

By: Gold vs. Bitcoin: Comparing Two Giants – Goldco

Gold vs. Bitcoin: Comparing Two Giants – Goldco — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:53:26 +0000

[…] disadvantage of gold ETFs is that you don’t actually own gold, just shares in a fund that claims to own gold. And you […]

By: Best Precious Metals to Buy in 2024 – Goldco

Best Precious Metals to Buy in 2024 – Goldco — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:54:02 +0000

[…] There are also exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer exposure to precious metals, although there are certain drawbacks to ETFs. […]

By: Is There a Precious Metals 401(k)? – Goldco

Is There a Precious Metals 401(k)? – Goldco — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:53:53 +0000

[…] regard to ETFs, precious metals ETFs have their drawbacks too. Among them is the fact that you can’t convert your shares of an ETF into actual physical gold or […]

By: Chapter 1: What Is a Gold IRA and How Does It Work? – Goldco

Chapter 1: What Is a Gold IRA and How Does It Work? – Goldco — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 02:53:53 +0000

[…] there are several drawbacks to gold ETFs that can make them a less than ideal choice if you’re considering investing in […]

By: Should I Invest in Bitcoin or Precious Metals? – Goldco

Should I Invest in Bitcoin or Precious Metals? – Goldco — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:53:57 +0000

[…] of the advantages of gold can be done away with if you try to invest in gold through less-than-ideal investment methods. That’s particularly true of those who invest in “paper gold,” or in assets tangentially […]

By: The Truth About Precious Metals: The 9 Most Common Objections Debunked – Goldco

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:54:50 +0000

[…] You could buy gold and silver through a direct cash purchase or through a self-directed IRA, which allows you to hold physical precious metals in a tax-advantaged retirement account. You could also buy shares in a gold ETF (exchange traded fund), but you wouldn’t own any physical metals, and there are some drawbacks to gold ETFs. […]

By: Is Buying Gold a Good Retirement Plan? – Goldco

Is Buying Gold a Good Retirement Plan? – Goldco — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:54:09 +0000

By: Are Central Banks Behind Gold’s Current Performance? - Gold IRA Information

Are Central Banks Behind Gold’s Current Performance? - Gold IRA Information — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:02:47 +0000

[…] Gold ETFs were developed to give mainstream investors a relatively easy way to expose themselves to movements in the price of gold, without having to deal with the burden of owning gold. That has its drawbacks. […]

By: Are Central Banks Behind Gold’s Current Performance? – Goldco

Are Central Banks Behind Gold’s Current Performance? – Goldco — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:54:47 +0000