Gold Fund

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Definition of 'Gold Fund'

A mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests primarily in gold-producing companies or gold bullion. The price of shares within a gold fund should correlate very closely to the spot price of gold itself, assuming the fund holds the majority of its assets in bullion or in the stocks and bonds of gold miners and manufacturers.
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Investopedia explains 'Gold Fund'

While many mutual funds focus on manufacturing and production stocks within precious metals, a few new ETF entries have focused primarily on ownership of gold bullion. Gold funds are a valuable tool for investors, including speculators (gold can be a very volatile commodity) and those wishing to hedge against geopolitical instability. Gold is also valuable as a bet against a falling currency. By investing in a gold fund, a retail or institutional investor can gain exposure to this asset without the hassle of taking delivery of physical gold assets, which is often required in the commodities market.
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'Gold Fund'

  • The 5 Best Performing Gold ETFs - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1011/The-5-Best-Performing-Gold-ETFs.aspx
    ... PowerShares DB Gold Fund The PowerShares DB Gold Fund (DGL) is a unique ETF that
    seeks to track the overall performance of the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity ...

  • Emerging Markets Show Gold Some Love

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Emerging-Markets-Show-Gold-Some-Love-GLD-SGOL-PHYS-GDX-DGL0627.aspx
    ... years. The Reserve Bank of India bought 200 tons of gold directly from the
    International Monetary Fund (IMF) in October 2009. Russia ...

  • Should You Follow Soros Out Of Gold? - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0911/Should-You-Follow-Soros-Out-Of-Gold.aspx
    ... reportedly sold all of his gold, famous investor moves are often presented without
    context. How much did they own? How much do they own? How large is the fund? ...

  • John Paulson's 6 Biggest Bets

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/John-Paulsons-6-Biggest-Bets-WYESGPCBACAUGLD1130.aspx
    ... A Golden Future in Healthcare Paulson also recently took out big positions in gold,
    and has initiated plans to start an exclusive gold fund this January. ...

  • Eric Sprott Is Very Bullish On Gold And Energy

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Eric-Sprott-Is-Very-Bullish-On-Gold-And-Energy-PSLV-PHYS-VDE-IEZ-MATS0124.aspx
    ... The Canadian fund manager continues to be bullish on gold and silver prices and
    expects gold to hit a record above $2,000 an ounce this year. ...

  • How To Play $3,000 Gold

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/How-To-Play-3000-Gold-TGLDX-GLD-GG-NEM-ABX-FCX-SGOL1121.aspx
    Learn how to invest in $3000-an-ounce gold from expert fund manager, John Hathaway. ...

  • Commodity Funds 101

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/09/commodity-mutual-funds.asp
    ... that they have direct holdings in commodities. For example, a gold fund
    that holds gold bullion would be a true commodity fund. ...

  • Alternatives For Gold Exposure

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Alternatives-For-Gold-Exposure-GLD-TBAR-SPGH-UBG-DGP-AGOL-SGOL-BIL1103.aspx
    ... The fund switches between exposure to gold or Treasury bills, depending on
    whether gold prices are above its 200-day moving average. ...

  • The Midas Touch For Gold Investors

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/09/midas-touch-gold-investor.asp
    ... Buying into a gold fund or index does not mean you have possession of the commodity
    gold. Buying foreign currencies is not a substitute for the commodity gold. ...

  • A Cautious Outlook For Gold

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/A-Cautious-Outlook-For-Gold-GLD-GLL-DGZ-GDX-RING0209.aspx
    ... The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (ARCA:GDX) is the largest fund in the sector,
    but the new iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners Fund (ARCA:RING) undercuts on fees ...

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