Should You Play Gold's Third Weekly Gain With ETFs?
Gold logged a third consecutive weekly advance, thanks to hopes of a ceasefire to the Iran conflict and continued central bank buying. Gold bullion-based exchange-traded fund SPDR Gold Trust GLD added about 1.9% last week, although the fund is off about 6.4% over the past one-month frame (as of April 10, 2026), as some investors sold gold to cover losses in other assets during the peak of the Iran war.
Gold ETFs May Still Have More to Offer: Don't Look Away Yet
Gold ETFs may still shine despite volatility, as safe-haven demand, central bank buying and geopolitical risks support long-term upside.
Gold: Wars And Jungle Economics
Gold earns a 'strong buy' rating due to rising geopolitical instability, declining international cooperation, and increasing reliance on gold for trade settlement. The Iran war triggered a short-term gold price decline, presenting an attractive entry point as macro drivers remain highly supportive. Central bank gold purchases are trending above 200 tonnes per quarter, reflecting eroding trust in fiat currencies and fragmentation of the international monetary system.
5 Good ETFs to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Volatility rises amid Iran tensions, but long-term investing still wins. Here are 5 ETFs to buy and hold through uncertainty and build lasting wealth.
Should You Buy Gold ETFs on Fed's Assurance?
Gold ETFs like GLD may rebound on dovish Fed signals, but lingering Iran tensions cloud the outlook -- keeping gains capped despite easing inflation fears.
Gold Had a Disappointing First Quarter. Here's Why Wall Street Is Sticking to Its Forecasts
Thinking about fleeing gold after a tough start to the year? Some experts think you might be getting the timing wrong.
Gold ETFs Gain as Advisors Seek New Diversifiers
Gold ETFs are no longer just short-term hedges for investors bracing for market turmoil. Industry experts gathering at the Exchange 2026 conference in Las Vegas said the precious metal has evolved into a permanent portfolio component as global debt reaches record levels and traditional diversification tools break down.
GLD Just Hit $180 Billion in Assets. Here Is the ETF That Actually Made Investors More Money
The debasement trade have produced quite a few winners.
Gold ETFs Slide Deeper: More Short-Term Pain but Long-Term Gain?
Gold ETFs slump amid rising yields and a strong dollar, but easing inflation risks, central bank demand and de-dollarization may fuel long-term upside.
Gold's Fall Reverses After Trump Signals 'Productive' Talks With Iran
President Donald Trump seems to have soothed the precious metals market.
Gold ETFs Log Worst Week in 15 Years Amid Iran War Jitters: Buy the Dip?
Gold prices capped their steepest weekly loss in 15 years as investors assessed the economic fallout from the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict. For the week, gold tumbled 9.6% — its biggest drop since September 2011 – and is now on track for its worst monthly performance since October 2008, as quoted on CNBC.
GLD: Explaining The Inverse Correlation Between Oil And Gold Prices
I rate the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) a buy, anticipating a sustained gold rally as central banks delay tightening despite rising inflation. GLD offers convenient, liquid exposure to gold, though its 0.4% fee and inability to redeem for physical gold warrant eventual conversion to bullion. Recent inverse correlation between the price of gold and oil reflects market expectations of rate hikes, but excessive global debt makes aggressive tightening unlikely.
