Precious Metals ETFs: IAU Has Lower Costs, But SLV Has Delivered Greater Returns

The iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT:SLV) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT:IAU) both offer direct exposure to precious metals, but SLV comes with higher fees, greater volatility, and a stronger recent return, while IAU stands out for lower costs and a larger pool of assets under management.Both the...