Yes. Schwab offers several ways to gain gold exposure, though it doesn’t sell or custody physical bullion for retail brokerage accounts. Options include gold futures, futures options, gold stocks, gold ETFs, gold ETPs, and mutual funds, giving near round-the-clock market access.
Physically backed gold ETFs and funds can also be held in Schwab IRAs, though holding actual bullion in an IRA generally requires a self-directed custodian and outside depository. Popular products include physically backed gold ETFs (like AAAU) and precious-metals mutual funds (like GOLDX).
Downsides of ETF exposure include expense ratios, tracking error versus spot prices, and not owning physical metal directly. This isn’t financial advice, so consider your goals and consult a professional before investing.