6/7/2026
Gold ETF vs physical gold — which suits you?
Both have pros and cons. A sober comparison.
Gold ETFs (Xetra-Gold, EUWAX Gold) trade like stocks, low costs, optional delivery. Risk: counterparty and custodian.
Physical gold has no counterparty risk. But: storage costs, premium when buying, valuation when selling.
Rule of thumb: hold at least a portion physically if you want long-term insurance. ETFs are convenient for trading.
Physical gold has no counterparty risk. But: storage costs, premium when buying, valuation when selling.
Rule of thumb: hold at least a portion physically if you want long-term insurance. ETFs are convenient for trading.
Zerin Gold Redaktion · 5 min