Understanding Gold & Silver ETF's
If you are just starting to introduce yourself to the gold and silver markets, you may wonder if a gold or silver ETF might be a good place to invest. In earlier articles, we looked at other ways people people invest in gold and silver. The article Understandng the US Mint focused on some basic information about the physical bullion coins produced at the US Mint. Understanding Mining Stocks looked at some important factors to consider in evaluating a potential investment in mining company stocks. In this article, we will talk about another way some people invest in gold and silver, the ETF's (Exchange-Traded Funds). We'll use a Q&A style format to offer same basic information about these funds and how they are perceived by experienced gold and silver investors. Q: What is a commodity Exchange-Traded Fund? A: Here is a definition from Investopedia : " A commodity ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) invested in physical commodities, such as agricultural goods, natura...