Quick Read Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) returned 73.1% over the past year with a 0.18% expense ratio. Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF undercuts SPDR Gold Trust on fees at 0.18% versus 0.40%. Physical gold ETFs face 28% maximum long-term capital gains tax versus 20% for standard equity ETFs. Read: I Review Investing Platforms For A Living, And SoFi Crypto Finally Changed My Mind Gold has returned 73% over the past year and 18% year-to-date through February 20, 2026, outpacing most tradi ...