- As of Nov 4, 2026, ETFIQ finds 6 gold ETFs that own the metal itself, among 11 physical metal funds and 46 commodity funds that use futures.
In plain words
A physical gold ETF owns gold bars in a vault kept by a custodian; each share is a slice. Its price follows gold less the fee, and gold pays no interest.
ETFIQ reads each trust’s filing for ounces owned and their value. It finds 6 physical gold funds and 2 physical silver funds; other metals and most commodities come through futures, which add roll cost. ETFIQ shows each fund’s tracking difference against the metal.
Questions
- Does a gold ETF own gold?
A physical one does. The trust’s filing shows the ounces.
- Where is the gold kept?
With a custodian in a vault. The filing names it.
- Does gold pay income?
No. Return comes from the price alone.