Table of Contents Expand Table of Contents Close A number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are devoted exclusively to gold, a precious metal valued for its industrial uses and its use as a store of value. The shiny metal is used in jewelry and is a key component in a number of electronic products. Investors have long viewed gold as a hedge against inflation and as a safe haven in times of economic turmoil. Gold ETFs provide investors with a way to take advantage of gold's unique investment characteristics, w ...