SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares vs. iShares Gold Trust
SPDR Gold Trust, SPDR Gold Shares and iShares Gold Trust are evenly matched on the factors we track — the better pick depends on what you're optimizing for.
Size & Scale
| GLD | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $133.25 billion | $60.23 billion |
GLD leads on 1 of 1 size & scale factors.
Risk & Sentiment
| GLD | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Interest | 2.39% | 0.49% |
IAU leads on 1 of 1 risk & sentiment factors.
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