GLD: Gold Shows No Sign Of Slowing Its Ascent
Gold reaches a record high of $2,570.40 per ounce, ten times higher than the 1999 low. The de-dollarization trend, central bank buying, and geopolitical turmoil support the continued rise in gold prices. The SPDR® Gold Shares ETF offers convenient exposure to the gold market, with assets under management of $68.88 billion and high liquidity.
Gold, Bitcoin winners among cost of living inflation-beating investments
Gold and bitcoin have emerged through the cost of living crisis as clear winners after soaring inflation left investors mulling over where to place funds, analysts say. Three years after living costs began to surge with inflation, AJ Bell said gold had trumped all other investments, as the likes of saving accounts generated negative returns.
4 Defensive Stocks to Combat Market Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt
The stock market is dynamic, often characterized by periods of volatility and uncertainty. These periods can be particularly challenging for investors susceptible to the pervasive influence of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD).
GLD And Hard Landing: Historical Perspective
Most investors know GLD as a good diversifier due to its low correlation to other asset classes. Its hedging role during market downturns is even more potent. A closer look at the magnitude, recovery time, and timing of GLD's historical drawdowns reveals its full hedging potential in the case of a hard landing.
10 Reasons to Buy Gold Stocks in 2024
Volatile global currency markets, geopolitical escalations, and upcoming interest rate cuts are just some of the reasons to be long gold over the next 6-12 months.
ETF Prime: Islam on Defined Outcome ETFs and More
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci was joined by Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA, head of sector & industry Research at VettaFi. Together, Islam and Geraci discussed the rising popularity and appeal of defined outcome ETFs.
5 Safe ETF Zones to Invest in Amid Rekindled Recession Fears
Recession fears gripped Wall Street after a downbeat U.S. job report sparked huge selling across stocks. The extensive sell-off has prompted investors to reassess their portfolios, leading to higher demand for safe and defensive assets.
Gold Hits Record High: 5 Reasons ETFs Could Rally Further
Gold hit a record as markets are bracing for global interest rates to fall. Assassination attempt on Trump is also favoring gold.
GLD: 3 Things Less Talked About
GLD ETF is often criticized for its lack of current income, with no dividends or active income. Dividends (or the lack of) are irrelevant in my view. The key is of a good investment is a resource that becomes scarcer relative to the money base.
September Rate Cut Bets Make These ETFs Attractive
Rate cut bets ramped up again following the slew of latest data, which signal a slowdown in the world's largest economy. Traders now see a 78% chance of a September rate by the U.S. central bank, according to CME's FedWatch tool.
3 Reasons Why Gold ETFs Could Surge From Here
Gold prices jumped in 2024 buoyed by the potential for the US monetary policy easing, a likely decline in the US dollar, increased geopolitical tensions and continuous purchasing by central banks.
5 ETF Zones to Benefit as Inflation Cools in May
Inflation in the United States cooled down in May for the second consecutive month. We have highlighted ETFs from five sectors that will benefit from easing inflation.
