Access gold, silver and other commodities through exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded commodities (ETCs).
Invest in commodities ETFs
How to invest in commodities
Investing in commodities means gaining exposure to physical assets such as gold, oil or agricultural products, without owning or storing them yourself. You can access commodities through ETFs and ETCs:
ETCs are designed to track the price of a specific commodity. If the commodity price rises or falls, the ETC typically moves in line with it. ETFs usually invest in companies linked to commodities, such as mining or energy firms. Their value depends on both commodity prices and company performance.
Why include commodities in your portfolio?
Commodities often behave differently from shares and bonds. As a result, they can help diversify a portfolio and may support resilience during different market conditions, including periods of rising prices.
Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and are not guaranteed. Investors may not get back the amount originally invested.
SGLN
iShares Physical Gold ETC
Tracks the price of physical gold, providing a straightforward way to gain gold exposure through an exchange traded product.
SSLN
iShares Physical Silver ETC
Tracks the price of physical silver, offering direct exposure to movements in the silver market.
ICOM
iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF
Provides broad exposure to global commodity markets through a diversified index covering energy, metals, agriculture and livestock.
Why choose iShares ETFs?
Portfolio diversification
Commodities can move differently from shares and bonds, helping investors diversify their portfolios and reduce reliance on a single asset type.
Inflation-aware exposure
Assets such as gold have historically been used by some investors as part of strategies that consider the impact of rising prices over time.
Simple and accessible
ETFs and ETCs allow investors to access commodity markets through a standard brokerage account, without the complexity of handling physical assets.
Ready to start investing?
Getting started with investing doesn’t have to be complicated. With a clear plan and a long-term perspective, even small steps can make a difference over time. Many investors begin with a few simple steps:
Define your goals
Consider what you want to achieve and how investing fits into your plans.
Open an investment account
You’ll need an investing account with an online investment platform, bank or provider.
Choose a suitable investment approach
A diversified portfolio may include equities, bonds and ETFs.
Start investing regularly
Investing gradually over time can help manage market fluctuations.