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09 Sept 2026, 21:35 UTC · 1d ago
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Physical gold grantor trusts like IAU and GLDM trigger the IRS 28% collectibles tax rate on long-term gains, significantly higher than the 15% rate for equity ETFs like VOO. — This creates a significant after-tax performance drag for gold investors compared to equity holders, potentially reducing the attractiveness of physical gold ETFs.
-0.40Gold ETFs lack dividends and interest, meaning expense ratios (ranging from 0.10% to 0.25%) directly erode price appreciation. — The combination of no yield and structural fees creates a compounding drag on total return over long horizons.
-0.20GLDM offers a lower expense ratio (0.10%) compared to IAU (0.25%), though both remain subject to the same 28% collectibles tax. — This provides a minor cost-saving incentive for investors to rotate between specific gold wrappers without changing their overall asset exposure.
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The article highlights significant tax disadvantages due to the collectibles rate and higher expense ratios compared to alternatives.
Presented as a more tax-efficient and lower-cost investment vehicle compared to gold ETFs.
Recommended as a lower-cost alternative to IAU for gold exposure.
Mentioned as a lower-fee alternative to IAU.
Mentioned as a lower-fee alternative to IAU.
[mutual] Both are physical gold ETFs providing the same metal exposure.
[mutual] Both are physical gold ETFs providing the same metal exposure.
[mutual] Both are physical gold grantor trusts competing for investors based on expense ratios.
[mutual] Both are physical gold ETFs providing the same metal exposure.
[mutual] Both are physical gold ETFs providing the same metal exposure.
[mutual] Both are physical gold ETFs providing the same metal exposure.
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