Gold orientated funds

The term "collective investment vehicles" includes mutual funds open-ended investment companies (OEICs), closed-end funds, unit trusts, and any similar structures. A number of these vehicles specialise in the shares of gold mining companies and operate in various countries.

Funds usually differ in their structure. Some invest in shares of gold mining companies, others seek value in companies mining other minerals. Many funds will opt for a diverse approach, perhaps investing in futures and mining equities. Other funds may opt for a combination of gold mining equities as well as holdings of the underlying metal.