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A chat on subreddit /r/wallstreetbets
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Wait, is there any reason to buy gold mining companies instead of the tickers more directly tied to the commodity? 
  
 I.e., $GLD, $IAU?

gpt
Well if you want a semblance of diversification when going all in on an asset like that it makes sense to buy some of the companies that control the gold supply as well, but their prices move in essentially the same direction. (the companies will also pay you dividends too, it's harder for gold to generate an income stream for you lol, $gdx is currently sitting at 1.08 div yield so it's not much but something to consider)