GLD, CGL, ZGLD: Join the Gold Rush with These Top ETFs

FomoAnxiety · 2026-03-09T18:42:37+00:00

Gold continues to thrive amid geopolitical uncertainty, with prices reaching a record high of $5,595 an ounce. Analysts remain optimistic, predicting prices between $5,500 and $6,500. Investors are turning to gold ETFs for easier access to the rally.

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2026-03-09 18:42:37

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With war raging in the Middle East and geopolitical uncertainty at its highest level in decades, gold continues to shine.

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The price of gold bullion rose 65% in 2025, its best performance in years. Gold’s price hit an all-time high of $5,595.00 an ounce on Jan. 28 of this year. While the yellow metal’s price has since pulled back, it remains in high demand.

Most analysts and Wall Street brokerages remain bullish on gold and its prospects. Price targets for this year generally range between $5,500 and $6,500 an ounce. Continued buying of the precious metal by both investors and central banks, who see it as a hedge against uncertainty, should keep the price elevated in coming months.

Use ETFs to Play the Rally in Gold

While some investors are buying gold bars from companies such as Costco Wholesale COST +0.26% ▲ and Amazon AMZN -1.60% ▼ , purchasing an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the metal’s spot price is an easier way to join the rally.

Popular gold ETFs include the SPDR Gold Shares Trust GLD -0.67% ▼ . This is the largest gold ETF in the world and has been the largest exchange-traded fund in the entire world at various times. There’s also the BMO Gold Bullion ETF (ZGLD) that provides direct exposure to the price of physical gold. And there’s the iShares Gold Bullion ETF (CGL) that replicates the performance of gold’s price.

Comparing ETFs

Below is a chart comparing the three gold ETFs discussed in this article.

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