Both GLD and SLV offer weak correlation to the S&P 500, making them effective portfolio hedges. But we see a more attractive return/risk ratio for GLD for several reasons. China's central bank is aggressively increasing gold reserves, signaling continued strong demand for gold amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
GLD, IAU and GDX draw investor interest as gold stays strong despite a booming equity market.
GLD has soared 27% in 2025 as gold thrives on central bank demand, global tensions, and de-dollarization trends. GDXJ should gain on gold rally and better cost controls.
Gold continues to shine in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 over the past 1-year, 3-year, and year-to-date periods. Amid dramatic geopolitical shifts, rising global uncertainty, and persistent concerns over fiat currency stability, demand for gold remains strong, and there's little reason to expect that trend to reverse anytime soon.
Gold ETFs like GLD and IAU shine as inflation, rate cuts and central bank buying power the metal's 2025 momentum.
GLD surged 24% in H1 2025 as gold rallied on Fed cut hopes, dollar weakness, and global economic uncertainty.
Gold (GLD) and silver (SLV) often shine during times of uncertainty. If the U.S.
Markets faced selloff risk as odds of U.S. strike on Iran rise; GLD, ITA and USO may surge on conflict and tariff fears.
GLD has surged 27% YTD as investors flee weakening U.S. assets, turning to gold amid policy risk and dollar doubts.
As safe-haven GLD gains on rising Israel-Iran tensions, investors may try these defensive strategies to guard against market volatility.
The recent U.S. credit rating downgrade will likely have long-lasting effects on the dollar, making both GLD and IAU attractive. A weakening dollar and potential erosion of its reserve currency status could drive up gold prices as long as gold is priced in dollars. The downgrade could also encourage other countries to diversify their reserves away from the dollar and toward gold.
Gold is on track for its largest weekly gain in more than a month, thanks to growing investor concerns over the United States' ballooning fiscal deficit.