GLOSSARY

ETC

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

An exchange-traded commodity: a listed security backed by physical metal or by futures contracts.

WHERE YOU MEET IT

Tracked like a share in the app, with no dividends and no sector.

WATCH OUT FOR

It's a debt security of its issuer, so check what backs it and who holds the metal.

EXPLAINED IN

Gold and commodities

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