The Case For Gold ETFs

Forbes has evidently decided it's time for gold right now. One of three articles on the metal deals with the advantage of owning gold in ETF form, at least in the author's opinion. Asher Hawkins has provided a brief guide to the SPDR Gold Trust ETF and spells out why he considers it to be a better choice than buying physical bullion. He mentions in passing that John Williams of Shadowstats.com buys physical coins because he expects to barter with them once the crisis hits.