VanEck Gold Miners ETF
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Zacks Market Edge Highlights: GLD, GDX and NEM
Gold has recovered strongly in August 2026, gaining 14% over the month and trading around $4,700 per ounce, though still below January's all-time high of $5,589. The podcast discusses three investment approaches: physical gold ETFs like GLD, gold miner ETFs like GDX, and individual gold mining stocks such as Newmont, with gold miners significantly outperforming the physical metal year-to-date.
How to Invest in Gold Stocks and ETFs Right Now
Gold has staged a strong comeback in August 2026, rising 14% over the last month and trading around $4,700 per ounce. Investors can gain gold exposure through physical gold ETFs like GLD or by investing in gold mining company stocks and ETFs like GDX. Gold mining stocks have significantly outperformed the physical metal, with GDX up 37% in the last month and major miner Newmont up 42.5%, though Newmont carries a Sell rating due to higher costs.
SLV vs GDX: Is a Silver ETF a Better Buy Than a Gold Miner Fund in 2026?
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) delivered 62.6% returns over the trailing 12 months compared to VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) at 47.3%, but both funds charge similar ~0.5% expense ratios. While SLV provides direct physical silver exposure, GDX offers mining company equity with operational leverage and dividend payments. The article recommends GDX due to its flexibility, dividend yield, and more favorable tax treatment for U.S. investors compared to collectibles taxes on physical silver.