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GLD vs SIVR: ETF Comparison
GLD · State Street
TER 0.40% · Yield —
SIVR · Aberdeen
TER 0.30% · Yield —
Both GLD and SIVR are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
In 30 seconds: GLD (SPDR Gold Shares, State Street) trades on the NYSE Arca at 0.40% TER. SIVR (Aberdeen Physical Silver Shares ETF, Aberdeen) trades on the NYSE Arca at 0.30% TER. Both GLD and SIVR are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
- GLD: SPDR Gold Shares — 0.40% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- SIVR: Aberdeen Physical Silver Shares ETF — 0.30% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- GLD yield: not currently published
- SIVR yield: not currently published
- Cheaper TER: SIVR
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | GLD | SIVR |
|---|---|---|
| Fund | SPDR Gold Shares | Aberdeen Physical Silver Shares ETF |
| Issuer | State Street | Aberdeen |
| Exchange | NYSE Arca | NYSE Arca |
| Total expense ratio | 0.40% | 0.30% |
| Dividend yield (TTM) | — | — |
| Distribution frequency | None | None |
| NZ tax wrapper | FIF above NZ$50K | FIF above NZ$50K |
Where to buy
GLD trades on the NYSE Arca — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. SIVR trades on the NYSE Arca — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. See all 11 NZ investment platforms compared.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GLD and SIVR?▾
GLD (SPDR Gold Shares) charges 0.40% TER vs SIVR (Aberdeen Physical Silver Shares ETF) at 0.30%. GLD is from State Street; SIVR is from Aberdeen. Both GLD and SIVR are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
Which has the lower fee, GLD or SIVR?▾
SIVR is cheaper at 0.30% TER vs GLD at 0.40% — a gap of 0.10 percentage points.
Which yields more, GLD or SIVR?▾
Yield data for at least one fund is not currently published — check the issuer fact sheet for the latest trailing 12-month yield. Headline yield is gross; after-tax outcome depends on your tax wrapper (FIF above NZ$50K for GLD, FIF above NZ$50K for SIVR).
Can NZ residents buy both GLD and SIVR?▾
Yes. GLD is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. SIVR is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers.
How does NZ tax differ between GLD and SIVR?▾
GLD is FIF above NZ$50K. SIVR is FIF above NZ$50K. Same tax wrapper, no structural tax difference between the two for NZ residents. See /tax/pie-vs-fif/ for the full mechanics.
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