Comparison of ETFs: The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) are both designed to track physical gold prices, but differ in size and cost, with AAAU having a lower expense ratio of 0.18% compared to GLD's 0.40%.
Market Performance: Gold prices have increased over 50% in 2025 due to geopolitical tensions and economic factors, leading central banks to increase their gold reserves as a hedge against inflation and uncertainty.
Fund Structure: Both ETFs hold physical gold bullion and do not disclose individual holdings, ensuring straightforward exposure to gold's performance, with SPDR Gold Shares being the largest and most liquid gold ETF in the U.S. since its launch in 2004.
Investment Considerations: Investors can choose between physical gold, gold stocks, or gold ETFs for exposure, with the cost of the ETFs being a significant factor in long-term returns, as lower fees can lead to better performance over time.
Wall Street analysts forecast AAAU stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AAAU is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast AAAU stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AAAU is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
