Gold and silver have recorded their best annual performances in decades, prompting investor interest in metal ETFs as 2025 approaches. Notably, the VanEck Green Metals ETF (NYSEARCA: GMET), which tracks essential metals for the clean energy transition, has risen over 81% in the past year. The fund includes 55 companies globally, with significant holdings in South African firms and a focus on cobalt, copper, and lithium.
Meanwhile, the abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEARCA: PALL) provides investors unique access to palladium, crucial for automotive catalysis and electronics, boasting over 500,000 ounces held in London vaults. PALL saw 74% returns last year, despite a higher expense ratio of 0.60%. For those interested in platinum, the GraniteShares Platinum Trust (NYSEARCA: PLTM) offers the lowest-cost exposure at a 0.50% expense ratio, with platinum prices surging 124% over the last year due to industrial demand.
