iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT:IAU) offers lower ongoing costs and historically lower volatility, while iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT:SLV) provides exposure to a more volatile metal that has recently delivered stronger price appreciation.
Precious metals are often viewed as safe haven ***** ets or as hedges against broader market volatility. Unlike mining stocks, which carry operational risks, the iShares Silver Trust and the iShares Gold Trust aim to track the spot price of the metal itself. This comparison looks at how the costs and historical price swings of these two popular metals differ for long-term holders, particularly since silver is often more volatile than gold.
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