The Bottom Line on GLD Over the next several months, particularly if a recession takes hold and inflation remains low, gold prices could be challenged. For long-term, cost-conscious investors looking to get involved with the yellow metal, the SPDR Gold MiniShares (NYSEARCA:GLDM) is an ETF to consider. But the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD) is betraying its shelter-from-the-storm reputation as GLD stock has been sliding lower this month alongside equities.