Physical gold offers lower costs and stability, while mining stocks deliver higher returns with greater volatility.
SIL's 86.6% one-year return beats AAAU's 35.5%, yet mining equities face operational risks that physical bullion avoids.
Silver delivered 70.7% returns over one year but swung 52% deeper in drawdowns. Gold's lower costs and stability appeal to risk-averse bullion investors.
IAUI employs a synthetic covered call strategy on gold ETPs, monetizing gold exposure while holding US treasuries for fixed income. Read why IAUI is a Buy.
AAAU tracks bullion directly with lower fees, while GDX offers mining equity exposure with higher volatility and stronger 1-year returns.
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