SPDR Gold Minishares

$SPDR Gold Minishares(GLDM.US)

This week I started a position in GLDM (SPDR Gold MiniShares). It has fallen roughly 28% from its 52‑week high of $109.74, nearly a 30% pullback and I believe now is a good time to diversify my portfolio.

I chose GLDM over other gold ETFs for these key reasons:

✅ Ultra‑low cost: Just a 0.10% expense ratio, which is very attractive for long‑term investors

✅ Strong scale: Boasts a large $26.52 billion AUM, showing broad market trust

✅ Great liquidity: Tight spreads, solid volume, and cross‑listing in London make it easy to trade

For anyone building a long‑term gold allocation, GLDM’s efficiency and stability make it a standout pick. 🪙

💎Adding Gold to Your Portfolio 🤔

Everyone loves gold! I trade XAU/USD CFDs regularly for years. I want to be clear it is extremely risky and I do not recommend it for others.

Today I want to share and discuss about proper gold exposure without the dangers of leveraged trading or the hassle of storing physical bars and coins.

There are many bullion ETFs that track gold prices or mining stocks/ETFs linked to gold producers. For example:

1️⃣ Physical Gold Bullion ETFs

These hold actual gold in secure vaults, giving you fractional ownership that tracks spot prices closely, minus management fees.

🟢 US Market Options:

• Low-cost for long-term holds: IAUM (0.09%) and GLDM (0.10%) – ideal for regular investing.

• High liquidity for active traders: GLD (0.40%) and IAU (0.25%) – deep volumes and options access.

• Geographic diversification: SGOL (0.17%) – part of its gold is stored in Zurich.

🟢 Singapore Market Options:

• LionGlobal Gold (GLS/GLU): Vaulted right here in Singapore, launched 2026.

• SPDR Gold (GSD): SGX-listed version of GLD, tradeable in SGD or USD, 0.40% fee.

2️⃣ Gold Mining Stocks & ETFs

You invest in companies that extract gold. Since their costs stay mostly fixed, profits swing sharply with gold prices – acting like 2x to 3x leverage: gold up 10% could lift miners 20–30%, but losses are amplified when prices fall.

❤️Popular Choices:

• ETFs: GDX tracks large giants like Newmont; GDXJ focuses on smaller, more volatile miners.

• Top Stocks: Newmont (NEM), Barrick Gold (GOLD), Zijin Mining (2899.HK).

✅ Which fits you?

• Stability & hedge: Pick low-fee bullion ETFs like GLDM or IAUM.

• Local convenience: Go for SGX-listed GLS or GSD.

• Higher risk & reward: Choose mining ETFs or leading producers.

But I have a wild side I picks the risky path 😆, easy to commit suicide 😂. Anyway good luck to your gold picks. Invest something you feel comfortable with. Do not FOMO.

Not financial advice. Please do your own due diligence😁.