GLD vs SLY
SPDR® Gold Shares vs SPDR® S&P 600 Small Cap ETF
Buy GLD if…
- •You prefer higher liquidity and trading volume
- •You prioritize historical performance
- •You want stronger recent performance
Buy SLY if…
- •You want lower costs (0.15% vs 0.40%)
- •You want higher dividend income (+1.71%)
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GLD
The Trust holds gold bars and from time to time, issues Baskets in exchange for deposits of gold and distributes gold in connection with redemptions of Baskets. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust"s expenses. The Sponsor believes that, for many investors, the Shares represent a cost-effective investment in gold.
SLY
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. In addition, in seeking to track the index, it may invest in equity securities that are not included in the index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds. The index measures the performance of the small-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market.