SPDR Gold ETF Stock Discussion

“If you don't own gold you know neither history nor economics” - Ray Dalio Stocks are having a great year, but gold, which recently hit an all-time high of $2,500 an ounce +40% YTD, is doing even better.
The rally is partly due to:
- a weaker dollar,
- lower real interest rates,
- rising global uncertainty.
Central banks increasing their gold reserves has also helped.
However, this surge might be a bit overhyped:
- Silver and platinum aren’t rising alongside gold, which is un...

Since March, the gold market has been on a strong upward trend. On March 6th, the gold price hit a new all-time high. From April to July, gold prices stabilized within the $2,300 to $2,400 range. However, by the end of July, gold prices surged again and broke through the critical $2,500 mark in early August, attracting widespread attention from global investors.
Driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, the potentiality of gold has ...

For the first time ever on Monday, the spot price for Gold surpassed $2,500 per troy ounce, making the typical gold bar (400 ounces) worth $1M. Understand that there is no set standard for gold bars and according to the London Bullion Market Association, an "official" bar can weigh between 350 and 430 ounces of pure gold, though 400 is normal. This morning, front-month futures for gold are trading around $2,560, up around 0.75% from Monday. I remain long physical gold, as well as...

In the vast realm of financial investments, gold has once again positioned itself under the market's spotlight with its unique attributes. Last week, the significant rise in gold prices not only set new historical records but also underscored its solid standing as a safe-haven asset amid global economic uncertainties.
Firstly, the intensifying expectations of interest rate cuts have directly fueled the ...

Interesting analysis from Marcobond Financial lthat simulates the returns of a classic US 60/40 portfolio, but with additional assets incorporated in increments of 10% or 20% -- reducing the original proportions of US Stocks and Bonds accordingly.
Among the 11 additional assets they analyzed, only Bitcoin,Gold and ESG-focused equities have shown potential to enhance returns. Conversely, incorporating other assets such as European or emerging market equ...