# What is a gold ETF?

> 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.

Data as of Nov 4, 2026. Rebuilt every trading night.

## What is a gold ETF?

Data as of Nov 4, 2026. Rebuilt every trading night.

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.

### Where to next

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Source: ETFIQ, independent ETF data. Recomputed nightly from public filings and prices.
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