IAU vs YGLD

IAU is a commodity ETF, while YGLD is an alternative ETF. IAU charges 0.25% a year and YGLD 0.53%.

• IAU is a commodity fund, while YGLD is an alternative fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
• IAU costs 0.28% less per year.
• IAU is much larger than YGLD. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
• IAU has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.