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This Month's Featured Article
Excited About Gold But Unsure of Its Trajectory? Try These 3 ApproachesReported by Nathan Reiff. Article Published: 5/9/2026. 
Key Points
- After a tumultuous start to the year, gold is still up close to 10% year-to-date, but investors may be wondering if last year's rally can restart.
- Those bullish on the price of gold but looking to hedge a bet might consider an ETF balancing a gold investment with a more traditional equities approach.
- Bears could turn to an inverse gold ETF offering leveraged exposure, although the risks are magnified with funds like this.
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It has been a tumultuous few months for gold, as the iconic safe-haven metal started the year by climbing to all-time highs but has since experienced plenty of ups and downs. President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to the position of chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, the ongoing war in Iran, and many other factors have caused two significant dips since late January.
Still, in the first days of May, gold appears to be on the rise once again, having climbed about 2% in a week and bringing its overall year-to-date (YTD) performance to roughly 9%. This may not be enough to send gold bulls rushing to shore up their positions in anticipation of another sustained rally, but it does highlight how difficult it can be to predict where the price of gold will go. Fortunately, there are ready-made bets that can position investors to benefit no matter what gold may do going forward. Three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be a helpful part of a balanced, though indirect, gold investment strategy that can maximize potential returns regardless of whether prices rise or fall. A Gold/Equities Hybrid Play With a Compelling Dividend BonusThe WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund (BATS: GDE) is an actively managed hybrid ETF that invests in both gold futures contracts and a portfolio of large-cap U.S. equities, including major firms like NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL). While investors may more commonly think of the fund as a stocks ETF with a gold-based inflation hedge built in, this structure can also be flipped: GDE can be viewed as a gold ETF with equities exposure for balance. Considering its unique approach and management, GDE's expense ratio of 0.20% is quite moderate. And indeed, the fund has been able to outperform both gold and the S&P 500 so far in 2026: its YTD returns are about 12.5%. On top of that, the fund pays a dividend yield of 3.77%, making it a fairly strong passive income play and adding to its appeal as a diversifier in a portfolio that may not want to make too bold a bet on either gold or stocks. A Targeted Gold Miner Approach Including Royalties CompaniesA step removed from a direct investment in gold itself, the U.S. Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (NYSEARCA: GOAU) instead targets a narrow portfolio of just over two dozen global gold mining companies. The fund's underlying stocks come from a number of countries, ensuring that if production issues affect a particular nation or region, the basket is reasonably well diversified to help insulate against those shocks. Importantly, GOAU takes a somewhat more conservative approach than some other gold mining funds, as many of the largest holdings—accounting for just under a third of the invested assets—are gold royalty companies like Royal Gold Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD). Royalties companies may be attractive compared with mining firms because of their relatively lower operating costs and reduced risk from production stoppages, among other advantages. GOAU's niche focus does come at a higher price, and at an annual fee of 0.60% this carries triple the expense ratio of GDE. Its dividend yield is also lower at 0.89%. With an annual return of around 4% YTD, GOAU may not have enjoyed the same early-2026 boost as GDE either. A -2X Leveraged Play on Gold Bullion for BearsFor investors truly bearish on gold after its incredible rally in recent quarters, a handful of ETFs take an inverse approach, benefiting when the price of gold (or, in some cases, gold-related stocks) falls. A classic example is the ProShares UltraShort Gold ETF (NYSEARCA: GLL), which provides -2x daily leveraged exposure to the price of gold bullion via futures-based indexing. When the price of gold falls, GLL aims for positive returns at double that rate. Like most leveraged funds, GLL resets on a daily basis, meaning it is designed for only short-term, tactical bets against gold. With a confluence of factors sending the price of bullion zig-zagging in recent months, investors may find plenty of opportunities to capitalize on price drops. GLL's expense ratio is justifiably high given its specialized strategy and leverage, and the fund charges an expense ratio of 0.95%. Even investors who are generally optimistic about gold might want to consider it if they expect a short-term dip that could give GLL an opportunity to shine. |
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