Conclusion
The advantages of investing in gold ETFs easily outnumber the slow, expensive and clumsy world of investing in physical bullion. Besides lower transaction costs and better liquidity, gold ETFs via options also offer the opportunity to generate income on an asset that has no dividends. Plus, newer funds now offer investors the convenience of converting their shares into physical bullion at their wish.
Ron DeLegge is founder and chief portfolio strategist at ETFguide.