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The Trust seeks to reflect such performance before payment of the Trusts expenses and liabilities. It is not actively managed. The Trust does not engage in any activities designed to obtain a profit from, or to ameliorate losses caused by, changes in the price of gold. The advisor intends to constitute a simple and cost-effective means of making an investment similar to an investment in gold. An investment in physical gold requires expensive and sometimes complicated arrangements in connection with the assay, transportation, warehousing and insurance of the metal.

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The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released a comprehensive report evaluating the sector's role in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/canada" rel="noreferrer noopener">country's economy</a> and providing an outlook.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://mining.ca/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2025/05/MAC-Report_2025-final-1.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>, titled The Mining Story—Canadian Mining Industry Facts and Figures, sets the total value of mineral production at C$71.9 billion ($52 billion). The total GDP contribution was C$117 billion ($84.7 billion), around 4% of the national GDP.
"These numbers show the wealth that could come to Canada if we develop our mineral endowment," said MAC CEO Pierre Gratton. When mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction are included, the share of GDP rises to 5.1%.
Employment figures remained strong, with 430,000 direct jobs and 281,000 indirect ones, demonstrating the sector's high-quality employment footprint. However, Gratton cautioned against complacency. "Geopolitical challenges, national security concerns, the transition to a low-carbon economy and the basic need to build and sustain a strong economy in the face of tariffs will require far more mined materials than we currently produce," he said.
Gold and copper stood out as key minerals. Gold surpassed passenger vehicles as Canada's second-largest export, reaching a value of C$30.2 billion ($21.87 billion) and representing 4.6% of all merchandise exports. Its role as a safe haven asset during times of uncertainty boosted demand and helped Canada become a leading exporter.
Copper, whose cornerstone role in green energy technologies has been increasing, brought in C$38.9 billion ($28.17 billion). Production, which amounted to around 508,000 tons, is still historically low compared to highs from 2016, when production exceeded 650,000 tons.
Gratton clarified that Canada must improve investment conditions and streamline regulatory frameworks to accelerate mine development.
"To supply the resources that are needed, Canada must foster a more efficient investment and regulatory environment," he said, calling for better federal-provincial coordination, faster permitting, and enhanced Indigenous consultation to ensure mining projects are developed in a timely but responsible manner.
This push for regulatory efficiency has gained momentum in Ontario, where Premier Doug Ford's government introduced Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. Framed as a tool to cut through what Ford describes as "a maze of bureaucracy," the bill would enable the province to fast-track mining approvals by establishing special economic zones exempt from certain environmental regulations.
The Ford government argues that these reforms are critical to unlocking mineral wealth in areas like the Ring of Fire and improving Ontario's global competitiveness in mine development timelines. Critics, however, say the legislation reduces oversight too far.
"They're just using this as a pretext for doing what they wanted to do already and hoping that people won't notice that the two are not really connected," Jamie Kneen, co-founder of MiningWatch Canada, said, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-mining-bill-5-legislation-faster-approvals-1.7539045" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> CBC.
Despite claims that the bill will shorten approval timelines from four years to two, Keen said that economic factors—not just regulation—are often responsible for delays in mine development. He pointed out Generation Mining's (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GENMF#OTCQB">GENMF</a>) Marathon copper-palladium project, which paused for six years due to low prices. The mine was approved in 2022 but has yet to begin construction.
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Gold, Copper Drive Canadian Mining As Industry Pushes For Reforms

Gold rush is back, and instead of miners and pickaxes, its hedge funds and billion-dollar spreadsheets. 
Ray Dalio&#8217;s Bridgewater Associates <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/hedge-funds/25/05/45447966/ray-dalios-bridgewater-dumps-spy-trims-nvidia-meta-alphabet-bearish-vibes">opened a fresh $318.8 million position</a> in SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) during the first quarter of 2025, as per a new 13F filing with the SEC. For the world&#8217;s largest hedge fund, it&#8217;s not mere portfolio adjustment, it&#8217;s a shiny declaration.
Dalio, a long-time outspoken proponent of &#8220;hard money,&#8221; recently doubled down on his opinion during a presentation at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Forecasting a coming &#8220;debt money problem&#8221; due to hyperborrowing by the U.S., China and virtually every large economy other than Germany, Dalio expressed his fondness for the likes of gold and Bitcoin over conventional debt vehicles.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/25/05/45235676/exclusive-expert-explains-how-this-gold-etf-lets-you-physically-hold-your-wealth-and-why-investors-are-quietly-rushing-in">Exclusive: Expert Explains How This Gold ETF Lets You Physically Hold Your Wealth And Why Investors Are Quietly Rushing In</a>
He&#8217;s not the only one embracing this golden gospel. No, institutional investors are flocking to the yellow metal at a furious clip — 1,187 GLD shares were added last quarter. BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and UBS all bulled up their gold ETFs with positions in GLD, according to Quiver Quantitative.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">GLD Is The Standard-Bearer—But Not The Only Game In Town</h1>
GLD might be the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">gold ETF heavyweight</a> champion, but it&#8217;s not alone in the ring. Those interested in playing with bullion without keeping it under the mattress can consider:
iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>): Inexpensive and popular with good liquidity, perfect for long-term investors who prefer fees on the lean side (expense ratio is 0.25%).
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>): It&#8217;s like GLD&#8217;s less expensive cousin and it has a smaller expense ratio (0.1%).
Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>): Supported by physical gold and Goldman&#8217;s influence, it&#8217;s picking up among newer gold bugs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Golden Fuel</h2>
Aside from hedge fund mania, there is a macro muscle driving the gold rally. Central banks have purchased more than 1,000 metric tons of gold per year since Russia&#8217;s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, twice the amount of the previous decade, per a Reuters report from April. 
Why? Central banks are diversifying out of the dollar and hedging against geopolitical risk and Trump-fiscal pyrotechnics.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Bigger Picture</h1>
Dalio puts it best: debt, money and the economy are only one of five epic forces remaking the world. The others — domestic political strains, foreign geopolitical conflicts, acts of nature, and technological innovation — are all lighting up red or amber. Gold, in such a scenario, is not simply a safety net. It&#8217;s a statement.
So, whether you're a hedge fund titan, a cautious retail investor or someone who just likes a little shine in their portfolio, the message is clear: in an age of debt and disruption, gold isn't going out of style anytime soon.
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Move Over Miners, Hedge Funds Are The New Gold Diggers ... Ray Dalio, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Others Stake Claims In GLD

Gold&#8217;s latest surge, inspired by China&#8217;s safe-haven dash, a declining dollar and a geopolitical situation more knotted than a string of Christmas lights—has investors abuzz. While spot gold jumped 3.03% on Tuesday to $3,414.24, astute gold seekers are digging deeper. 
Meet the VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>), the golden child of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">physically backed ETFs that</a> offer a &#8220;just-in-case&#8221; delivery feature for those who prefer their portfolios to include physical bullion.
Merk Investments president and CIO Axel Merk told Benzinga that this golden opportunity is not coincidental. &#8220;In the current environment, tariffs may well alter the plumbing of the global financial system,&#8221; he said, citing increasing anxiety about monetary policy, recession fears and the potential for U.S.–China tariff disruption to divert global financial plumbing. &#8220;Add to this a highly leveraged financial system, and we see a growing number of investors turning to gold in anticipation of a range of potential unintended consequences, including pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.&#8221;
An ETF Containing Actual Gold
What distinguishes OUNZ isn&#8217;t merely its paltry 0.25% expense ratio (comparable to iShares Gold Trust (ARCA: IAU), lower than SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)), but its special benefit: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">investors can receive physical gold</a>—whether London Bars or Maple Leafs. Merk&#8217;s patented conversion process enables these large bullion bars to be converted into investor-friendly coins, making OUNZ the ETF version of an alchemist with excellent logistics.
Year to date, the fund has experienced more than $150 million in inflows, according to Merk, marching in tandem with gold&#8217;s rising surge. While not all exchange their ETF shares for glittering coins, six deliveries have already been made this year, primarily by high-net-worth individuals seeking something more tactile than spreadsheets.
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Long-Term Mindset In A Short-Term World
OUNZ is not your typical trader&#8217;s sandbox. Most investors go in on its delivery option rather than the action. &#8220;Many investors are drawn to OUNZ because of the option to take physical delivery, even if they never exercise it. As a result, OUNZ tends to attract long-term holders rather than short-term traders. This was evident last year when other gold products saw outflows while OUNZ maintained steady inflows. We typically process a few deliveries each month; year-to-date, there have been six,&#8221; Merk said, crediting the ETF&#8217;s popularity with long-term holders who enjoy converting financial worry into something they can pile in a safe.
Tax-Smart And Apocalypse-Ready?
Receiving delivery of gold via OUNZ is not taxable since you&#8217;re technically not claiming anything you don&#8217;t already possess. It&#8217;s the gold version of grabbing a pizza you&#8217;ve already paid for online. Just don&#8217;t go for a Krugerrand, though. Its below-95% purity makes it a tax gray area, warns Merk.
Greater Appeal In An Unpredictable World
In the post-pandemic era, investor demand for physical gold has widened. The erstwhile niche &#8220;gold bug&#8221; segment has mainstreamed, with inflation anxiety and sovereign debt mountains rising. Merk assertively believes this is just the start. And while central banks continue to pile up gold, OUNZ&#8217;s inflows are less a product of panic buying and more a function of careful strategy.
However, sound retail interest is driving the success of the ETF. &#8220;While demand for OUNZ has increased, we have not seen signs of panic buying. Importantly, coin premiums have not spiked—typically a telltale sign of strong retail engagement. While retail interest has grown, much of the buying has come from institutions. In that sense, central bank gold purchases have not directly influenced retail appetite,&#8221; Merk explained.
The Bottom Line
As macro uncertainty simmers, Fed announcements loom and Trump hints at trade agreements, the OUNZ provides more than gold exposure. It provides flexibility, tranquility, and sure, real gold in your pocket if the mood (or market) strikes.
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Exclusive: Expert Explains How This Gold ETF Lets You Physically Hold Your Wealth And Why Investors Are Quietly Rushing In

Following a stunning rally in which gold prices rose more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44929939/gold-up-30-year-to-date-but-could-be-ripe-correction-analyst">30% this year — peaking at an all-time high of $3,500.05</a> an ounce — it appears that the yellow metal may be losing some of its sheen, at least temporarily. 
On Friday, spot gold fell almost 2%, to close at $3,283.59, and U.S. gold futures fell 1.6%. The weekly drop, while small, is a shift in tone for the safe-haven asset that&#8217;s been on an adrenaline high due to geopolitical shudders, central bank buying, and trade tariff angst, reported Reuters.
For investors who prefer their gold without the vaults and pirate fantasies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs have been a good point of entry</a>. SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) are spearheading the movement, tracking bullion&#8217;s advance with stellar year-to-date performance.
GLD, the heavyweight in the sector, has ripped higher along with spot gold, but with its Relative Strength Index (RSI) sitting at a stratospheric 77.70, it is potentially close to overbought levels. Any cooling in bullion prices has the potential to unleash a more precipitous decline in gold miners, which tend to leverage gold&#8217;s moves because of their operating leverage.
IAU, on the other hand, recently achieved a 52-week high and has gained more than 46% from its 52-week low. At an expense ratio of only 25 basis points, it presents a cheap way for retail investors to ride the rally.
For those wanting to dip a toe instead of going in swimming, the iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>) provides reduced exposure with the same mechanics and a 0.15% expense ratio.
These funds enable investors to ride the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">gold momentum</a> without having to time the physical market — or possess a medieval treasure chest.
Nevertheless, financial planners still raise a warning flag, suggesting gold allocations not exceed roughly 3% of one&#8217;s entire portfolio, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/11/is-this-a-good-time-to-buy-gold-experts-weigh-in.html">according </a>to CNBC. Gold is a hedge, not a hero.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Dollar Flexes, Gold Flinches</h1>
One of the main reasons why gold has recently stumbled is the revival of the U.S. dollar. A stronger greenback increases the cost of gold for foreign buyers, which can drain demand. Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and China, one of the main drivers of gold&#8217;s rise, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44942449/trump-pledges-substantial-cut-in-china-tariffs-but-refuses-to-make-it-zero-if-they-dont-make-a-deal-we-will-set-the-deal">are tentatively easing</a>.
Beijing is said to be mulling exempting some US goods from its high tariffs, and President Trump has even been suggested to negotiate directly with China to defuse the long-standing row. Less geopolitical uncertainty, less need to take flight into gold.
Still, TD Securities&#8217; Daniel Ghali says investors aren&#8217;t quite heading for the door. 
&#8220;The apparent detente on tariffs is negatively affecting gold prices&#8230; But so far we&#8217;ve not seen substantial liquidations,&#8221; Reuters quoted him saying, implying faith that gold&#8217;s bigger-picture uptrend remains very much in place.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Technicals</h1>
But even though the underlying principles may still be in favor of the bulls, technical signals are flying warning flags. 
FXTM&#8217;s Lukman Otunuga cautions that gold appears &#8220;heavily overbought&#8221; and may be primed for a pullback. A dip to support prices at $3,350, $3,200, or even $3,140 is not out of the question before investors come back in.
RBC Capital Markets analysts <a href="https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2025-04-03/gold-prices-could-fall-downside-limited-us-economy-deteriorates-rbc">concur</a>, maintaining that gold looks overpriced on macroeconomic arguments. A significant portion of the recent surge, they note, has been driven by uncertainty — an errant energy source at best.
Even in the short term, jitters aside, gold&#8217;s safe-haven status is hardly being withdrawn. Ongoing economic worries, central bank demand and political uncertainty still provide the metal with a strategic place in portfolios. But with overbought indicators flashing and a rising dollar stirring the pot, investors may want to temper optimism with a dash of old-fashioned caution.
Gold may still sparkle, but it&#8217;s no longer the low-profile play it was a year back. And for ETF investors riding this golden tide, it may be time to make up your mind, either to hang on tight or cut losses before the gloss wears off.
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Gold's Glitter Fades? What ETF Investors Need To Know Now

Gold surged to fresh all-time highs on Monday, with bullion jumping 2.5% to $3,410 per ounce by 11:20 a.m. ET, as mounting distrust in U.S. financial assets and inflation fears drive a flight to safety unlike anything seen since the global debt crises <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">of the early 2010s.</a>
Since early March, gold prices — tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) — have climbed an astonishing 19.4%, putting the metal on track for its strongest two-month rally since August 2011.
A perfect storm of macro instability, political friction and investor skepticism about the dollar and U.S. Treasuries is fueling the run.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What's Behind The Gold Boom?</h1>
The root of gold's dramatic resurgence lies in a potent mix of fundamental, structural and behavioral drivers.
The U.S. dollar and long-duration Treasuries — once go-to safe havens — have come under pressure in recent weeks amid President Donald Trump's tariff offensive and his escalating feud with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, raising fears over political interference and eroding confidence in U.S. institutions.
In this climate, gold's reputation as a neutral, time-tested store of value is attracting capital seeking stability.
As a result, traditional hedges have faltered. But gold, immune to sovereign missteps and backed by centuries of store-of-value status, has emerged as a refuge for capital looking for shelter from rising macro uncertainty.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Massive Inflows Into Gold ETFs Confirm Strong Investment Demand</h1>
Investor appetite for gold is clearly visible in the massive inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since mid-January, when Trump made his official return to the White House:
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>$8.35 billion</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>$3.5 billion</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>$2.46 billion</td>
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<td>ProShares Ultra Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGL#NYSE">UGL</a>)</td>
<td>$117 million</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#NYSE">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>$304.9 million</td>
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These blockbuster flows signal broad-based institutional and retail demand. According to Goldman Sachs analyst Lina Thomas, the rally is not being fueled by short-term speculators.
"Data suggests the move has occurred without a substantial return of speculative flows," Thomas said. 
"With estimated COMEX speculative positioning still moderate, we view the rally as structurally supported and less exposed to sharp near-term liquidation risk. Thus, we see current levels as a tactically attractive entry point… and believe this reinforces upside risk to our $3,700/toz year-end forecast."
Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, said the current momentum validates his call from over a year ago. 
"We&#8217;ve been bullish on gold since it broke out above $2,000 per ounce at the end of February 2024. Our $4,000 target by the end of this year looks increasingly realistic. If that happens, then $5,000 would be our target for the end of 2026."
"This situation may come as a crisis for many assets, but for gold, it's a perfect outcome. Inflation fears remain high as the U.S. stock market loses trillions of dollars, and investors are leaning toward physical gold in search of security rather than risky assets like stocks and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)," said Rick Kanda, managing director at The Gold Bullion Company, in an email.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Miners Regain Momentum</h1>
The rally is also lifting gold miners, many of which had lagged physical bullion for much of 2024. Now, they're catching up. "Gold has surged to new all-time highs above $3,000/ounce, driven by renewed flows into gold-backed ETFs and continued strong demand from global central banks," VanEck said Monday.
"At the same time, gold miners are beginning to regain leverage to gold prices, emerging as some of the best-performing stocks so far this year."
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) is up nearly 52% year-to-date, eyeing the strongest annual gain since the fund&#8217;s inception in 2007.
In response to the metal's powerful rally, Bank of America on Monday raised price targets across its North American gold and silver coverage. 
The move comes just ahead of first-quarter earnings season in the precious metals sector, which begins April 23 with Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) and continues with Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>) on April 24.
Here are the new price targets for key names:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>New Target</th>
<th>Previous Target</th>
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<td>Agnico Eagle Mines </td>
<td>$159</td>
<td>$142</td>
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<td>Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)</td>
<td>$23</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kinross Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>)</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$15</td>
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<td>Newmont Corp. </td>
<td>$70</td>
<td>$60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTG#NYSE">BTG</a>)</td>
<td>$3.10</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Centerra Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGAU#NYSE">CGAU</a>)</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eldorado Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGO#NYSE">EGO</a>)</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IAMGOLD Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>)</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
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<td>SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSRM#NASDAQ">SSRM</a>)</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
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<td>Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>)</td>
<td>$35</td>
<td>$30.50</td>
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<td>New Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGD#NYSE">NGD</a>)</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.10</td>
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<td>Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NASDAQ">PAAS</a>)</td>
<td>$32</td>
<td>$27</td>
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<td>Franco-Nevada Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNV#NYSE">FNV</a>)</td>
<td>$195</td>
<td>$165</td>
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<td>Royal Gold Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGLD#NASDAQ">RGLD</a>)</td>
<td>$183</td>
<td>$164</td>
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<td>Triple Flag Precious Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFPM#NYSE">TFPM</a>)</td>
<td>$27</td>
<td>$24</td>
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<tr>
<td>Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPM#NYSE">WPM</a>)</td>
<td>$100</td>
<td>$86</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
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Gold Price Soars To Record Highs, Eyes Best 2-Month Rally Since 2011 On Blockbuster ETF Buying

China&#8217;s central bank continued to accumulate gold, adding 5 tonnes to its stash in March, marking its 5th consecutive monthly purchase. 
What Happened: On Sunday, The Kobeissi Letter, a popular capital markets newsletter posted on X, stating that China&#8217;s Central Bank has purchased gold for the 5th straight month, adding 5 tonnes in March, and bringing its total gold reserves to a record 2,292 tonnes.
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It adds that gold now accounts for 6.5% of the nation&#8217;s official reserve assets, having purchased a &#8220;whopping&#8221; 50 tonnes of the yellow metal in February, more than 10 times what was officially reported, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>).
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: China's central bank increased its gold holdings by 5 tonnes in March, posting their 5th consecutive monthly purchase. This brings total China's gold reserves to a record 2,292 tonnes. Chinese gold holdings now reflect 6.5% of its total official reserve assets.… <a href="https://t.co/LuwiBvnirn">pic.twitter.com/LuwiBvnirn</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1913996067298779581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to the post, China has been accumulating gold at a rapid pace, with its purchases on the London OTC market significantly above officially reported numbers.
Why It Matters: Growing central bank demand has sent gold to record highs in recent weeks, and analysts at Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) continue to revise their targets upwards for the commodity, citing <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44569258/gold-market-rallies-amid-inflation-concerns-and-trade-uncertainty">trade war uncertainties</a> and a weaker U.S. Dollar.
Gold prices are also seeing momentum from growing ETF inflows, with global gold <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1">ETFs adding $21 billion</a> in the first quarter of 2025, marking their second-highest quarterly inflow since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors pursue safe-haven assets amid global market turmoil. 
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<td>52-Week Range</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>+$60.70 (+24.73%)</td>
<td>$210.71 &#8211; $309.31</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>+$12.44&nbsp;(+24.79%)</td>
<td>$43.06 &#8211; $63.32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)</td>
<td>+$15.58&nbsp;(+44.09%)</td>
<td>$32.20 &#8211; $52.81</td>
</tr>
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<td>VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)</td>
<td>+$19.29&nbsp;(+43.03%)</td>
<td>$39.88 &#8211; $66.17</td>
</tr>
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>+$8.97&nbsp;(+25.27%)</td>
<td>$30.55 &#8211; $45.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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With the &#8220;Simultaneous Collapse&#8221; is U.S. assets, with equities, Treasuries, and the dollar, all <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44756751/full-spectrum-collapse-top-bank-rings-alarm-over-simultaneous-fall-of-us-assets">falling in tandem</a>, gold remains one of the few remaining places of refuge for investors across the globe.
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China's Central Bank's Gold Stash Spikes To 2,292 Tonnes And Beijing Is Still Buying

Gold prices have been scaling fresh highs amid the global market uncertainty, however, some experts point out that a severe correction could be looming amid this gold bull run.
What Happened: While the Gold Spot U.S. Dollar has scaled a fresh high at $3,357.81 per ounce and trades above the 3,300-mark, experts have now started cautioning against this bull run.
According to Patrick Karim, the co-founder of NorthstarBadcharts.com, gold undergoes corrections even during bull markets.
The data shared by him shows that gold prices underwent a correction of over 48% during December 1974 to August 1976, 33% during March 2008 to October 2008, and 22% between August 2020 to September 2022.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I know, gold bulls don&#39;t want to read this right now&#8230; But even during bull markets, gold had these corrections: Dec 1974 to Aug 1976, drop over 48%. Mar 2008 to Oct 2008, drop over 33%. Aug 2020 to Sep 2022, drop over 22%. Same setup now with price historically stretched. <a href="https://t.co/FgRd6uJh6D">pic.twitter.com/FgRd6uJh6D</a>
&mdash; Patrick Karim (@badcharts1) <a href="https://twitter.com/badcharts1/status/1912633618435887502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, the CEO of Cardone Capital, Grant Cardone said, &#8220;gold acting like we in depression. Rates will drop like rock.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">gold acting like we in depression. Rates will drop like rock &#x2b07;&#xFE0F; <a href="https://t.co/zy09KAdhYd">pic.twitter.com/zy09KAdhYd</a>
&mdash; Grant Cardone (@GrantCardone) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrantCardone/status/1912618410497782149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to data shared by Charlie Bilello of Creative Planning, the inflation-adjusted gold prices were back at an all-time high, after 45 years, surpassing the prior peak from 1980.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It took 45 years to get there, but inflation-adjusted Gold prices are back at an all-time high, surpassing the prior peak from 1980. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOLD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOLD</a><a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/bXWisvrl3c">pic.twitter.com/bXWisvrl3c</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912558536573268362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Economist Mohamed El-Erian said that the rise in gold prices was a result of the slow and steady diversification away from the dollar by some foreign central banks and others.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The price of gold registered another record high today, overcoming yet another periodic round of profit-taking by some tactical traders — this as it benefits from the tailwind of slow and steady diversification away from the dollar by some foreign central banks and others.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gold</a>… <a href="https://t.co/MKDnxZddv0">pic.twitter.com/MKDnxZddv0</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1912523089557987357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This was also confirmed by a study titled ‘Dollar Upheaval: This Time is Different&#8217;. The note written by five experts concluded that investors "(i) question the safety of the dollar, not just Treasuries, and (ii) that they perceive these changes to be long-lasting."
"Normally, in times of global volatility… the dollar appreciates as dollar-denominated assets benefit from a flight to safety. Not this time around," the note stated.
Thus, it is evident that investors were preferring gold as a safe-haven asset over the U.S. Treasuries of the U.S. dollar.
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Why It Matters: The Gold Spot US Dollar price has rallied 27% from $2,623.81 on Dec. 31, 2024, to $3,332.16 per ounce as of today. 
When compared with data from over 25 years, gold prices have skyrocketed 1056% from $288.25 on Dec. 31, 1999. In comparison, the S&amp;P 500 index has risen by 259.1% from 1,469.25 on Dec. 31, 1999, to 5,275.70 as of Wednesday&#8217;s close.
Gold prices were on pace to score their best year since 1979, when the prices rallied 126.5% on a year-to-date basis.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Gold hit another all-time high today and is now up over 27% in 2025. On pace for its best year since 1979.<a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/qrnwssFL0X">pic.twitter.com/qrnwssFL0X</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912676841199935975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: The gold price was down 0.54% at $3,332.16 as of the publication of this article. Following Gold ETFs have also done well during this bull run.
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>25.78%</td>
<td>40.86%</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>25.37%</td>
<td>40.32%</td>
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<td>GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>)</td>
<td>25.42%</td>
<td>40.40%</td>
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<td>VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>)</td>
<td>25.24%</td>
<td>40.15%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>25.28%</td>
<td>40.02%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>25.38%</td>
<td>40.28%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>25.41%</td>
<td>40.45%</td>
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<td>abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>25.32%</td>
<td>40.30%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>25.49%</td>
<td>40.60%</td>
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<td>Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>)</td>
<td>21.48%</td>
<td>29.06%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell on Wednesday. The SPY was down 2.22% to $525.66, while the QQQ declined 3.02% to $444.18, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Thursday, the Dow Jones futures were up 1.04%, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 1.19% and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.21%.
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Gold Nears $3,400 Mark, Experts Point To Likely 'Correction' Amid Bull Market: 'Rates Will Drop Like Rock'

Gold has long been a cornerstone of personal finance strategies, prized for its role as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. Investors have two primary avenues to gain exposure to gold: purchasing physical gold or investing in gold exchange-traded funds. 
Each approach offers unique advantages and drawbacks, making the right choice dependent on financial goals, risk tolerance and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44836846/wall-streets-mood-turns-bleak-as-global-recession-fears-mount-fund-managers-slash-us-exposure">investment horizon.</a>
Physical Gold: Physical gold refers to tangible assets, such as gold bars, coins and jewelry. An investment in physical gold is appealing to some investors as it is independent of banks or financial institutions with no digital records or intermediaries involved. Gold's intrinsic value and historical role as a store of wealth also make it appealing for generational wealth transfer.&nbsp;
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"Amidst the recent stock market turbulence, we're seeing renewed interest in tangible, physical assets that exist outside traditional financial structures," Tim Schmidt, the founder of Gold IRA Custodians,<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/11/is-this-a-good-time-to-buy-gold-experts-weigh-in.html"> told </a>CNBC.&nbsp;
However, the costs of secure storage and insurance can be high and the market for physical gold can be relatively illiquid with transactions sometimes incurring delays before a buyer or seller can be found. Also, physical gold does not generate interest or dividends so returns can only be realized when the gold is sold.&nbsp;
Gold ETFs: Investing in a gold-focused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44836076/gold-fund-inflows-smash-record-with-80-billion-in-2025-these-etfs-are-riding-the-3300-surge">exchange-traded fund </a>can provide investors with exposure to gold's price movements without the need to own or store the metal directly.&nbsp;
"For most [investors], I would say a gold bullion-backed ETF makes the most sense," Sameer Samana, head of global equities and real assets at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute, told CNBC.
Both the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>), are backed by physical gold bullion held in secure vaults, and each share represents a specific amount of gold. 
Investors can also find exposure to gold through the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>), tracking the performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index, and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) which focuses on smaller, early-stage gold miners, offering higher growth potential but increased volatility. 
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Gold Hits New Record Highs As Safe-Haven Demand Climbs: 2 Ways To Invest

Amid the staggering rally in the Gold prices, the gold fund net inflows have hit a record of $80 billion year-to-date, doubling over its previous record high in 2020, according to the BofA Global Investment Strategy report.
What Happened: A BofA Research graph shared by the Kobeissi Letter on X highlights how the investors have been pouring money into gold at a record pace amid the ongoing market uncertainty.
The Gold Spot US Dollar price has rallied 25.95% from $2,623.81 on Dec. 31, 2024, to $3,304.80 per ounce as of today. Its record high stood at $3,318 per ounce as of the publication of this article.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: Gold fund net inflows have hit a record $80 BILLION year-to-date. This is 2 TIMES more than the previous high set in the full year 2020. Investors are pouring money into gold at a record pace as the market uncertainty has skyrocketed. As a result, gold prices have… <a href="https://t.co/GyD3Srw6hu">pic.twitter.com/GyD3Srw6hu</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1912204673240662143?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Apart from this, the World Gold Council data for the first quarter released last week highlighted that Gold ETFs saw an inflow of 226.5 metric tons worth $21.1 billion, the largest amount since the first quarter of 2022.
Following this, Gold ETF holdings increased by 3% to 3,445.3 tons by March-end, the highest since May 2023 but below the record 3,915 tons in October 2020. However, the World Gold Council noted that U.S.-listed funds saw the largest inflow in the first quarter with 133.8 tons, followed by Europe-listed funds with 54.8 tons.
All Gold-linked ETFs have risen over 21% year-to-date in 2025.
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>21.75%</td>
<td>35.37%</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>21.41%</td>
<td>34.91%</td>
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<td>GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>)</td>
<td>21.46%</td>
<td>34.99%</td>
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<td>VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>)</td>
<td>21.31%</td>
<td>34.75%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>21.33%</td>
<td>34.61%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>21.42%</td>
<td>34.88%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>21.47%</td>
<td>35.05%</td>
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<td>abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>21.43%</td>
<td>34.92%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>21.49%</td>
<td>35.04%</td>
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<td>Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>)</td>
<td>17.90%</td>
<td>24.48%</td>
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Why It Matters: When compared with data from over 25 years, gold prices have skyrocketed 1046.5% from $288.25 on Dec. 31, 1999, to $3,304.80 today. In comparison, the S&amp;P 500 index has risen by 267.31% from 1,469.25 on Dec. 31, 1999, to 5,396.63 as of Tuesday&#8217;s close.
According to Zafar Shaikh, the founder &amp; CEO of Invesys Capital, gold prices have doubled over the last 30 months. This last happened in 2008 and 2011. However, he cautioned that &#8220;So it may still have some juice left but if you are late to the GOLD party, take a deep breath &amp; let it pass rather than getting attracted by $5000 targets.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">30 months since <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GOLD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GOLD</a> started bullrun in 2022 &amp; it&#39;s up 100% Other times when GOLD doubled in 30M was in 2008 &amp; 2011 which was followed by major correction or top for gold So it may still have some juice left but if you are late to the GOLD party, take a deep breath &amp; let it… <a href="https://t.co/glE8ikwflx">pic.twitter.com/glE8ikwflx</a>
&mdash; Zafar Shaikh (@InvesysCapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/InvesysCapital/status/1912436389808906283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Christopher Aaron, the founder of iGold Advisor, highlighted the Dow-to-Gold ratio in a chart, which showed that the ratio had broken a 45-year best-fit trend. The chart said that this pattern suggested that gold could outpace general equities over the next several decades.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">No one is paying attention to this chart &#8212; and it is the single most important chart in all of finance&#8230;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gold</a> <a href="https://t.co/MQnJgUT5mp">pic.twitter.com/MQnJgUT5mp</a>
&mdash; Christopher Aaron (@iGlobalGold) <a href="https://twitter.com/iGlobalGold/status/1912289374584328695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Economist Peter Schiff, on the other hand, spoke about gold mining stocks and said in a X post that &#8220;The time to invest in gold mining stocks is now before the market surges again!&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Gold&#39;s explosive rally from $2,000 to $3,000 caught investors off guard, and now it&#39;s aiming for $3,500. With China's economic grip tightening, is the US prepared for a shift in the global balance? The time to invest in gold mining stocks is now before the market surges again!… <a href="https://t.co/eys6gXzJYV">pic.twitter.com/eys6gXzJYV</a>
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1912429831582626183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Gold was trading at $3,304.80, whereas the ETF tracking the S&amp;P 500 index, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), was down 0.73% in premarket.
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Analyst Ratings

General

Gold Fund Inflows Smash Record With $80 Billion In 2025 — These ETFs Are Riding The $3,300 Surge

As the gold price crossed $3,200 per ounce for the first time, Ghana, a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold" rel="noreferrer noopener">major gold producer</a>, has officially centralized control over its gold exports under a newly established government entity.
Effective immediately, Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) becomes the sole institution authorized to buy, sell, assay, and export gold from the country's artisanal and small-scale mining sector to curb illegal mining and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43514005/escalating-tariff-wars-tighter-african-supply-drive-gold-toward-3000-milestone" rel="noreferrer noopener">boost state revenues</a>.
"The Ghana Gold Board aims to regulate the gold industry, stabilize the cedi, and maximize revenue from gold exports. As Africa's leading gold producer, Ghana derives substantial foreign exchange earnings from gold. However, the benefits accrued from this valuable mineral remain minimal, often coming at a steep environmental cost," Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson <a target="_blank" href="https://mofep.gov.gh/news-and-events/2025-01-28/finance-minister-inaugurates-technical-committee-to-establish-gold-board" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in the inaugural statement earlier this year.
The government has also mandated that all foreign gold traders exit the local market by April 30, 2025, though they may still apply to buy gold directly from GoldBod under regulated conditions. All licensed buyers must now conduct transactions in Ghanaian cedis at prices based on the Bank of Ghana's reference rate.
By tightening the regulations, Ghana seeks to address the illegal mining issue, locally known as "galamsey." While small-scale mining accounts for 40% of the country's gold output, an estimated 70 to 80% is unlicensed. Illegal mining causes severe environmental damage, including deforestation, water pollution from mercury and heavy metals, and the destruction of cocoa farms, contributing to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37900275/agriculture-commodities-rise-to-9-year-highs-cocoa-prices-skyrocket-chocolate-lover" rel="noreferrer noopener">spiking cocoa prices</a>.
The impact of galamsey on national revenues is substantial. Although Ghana's gold exports surged by 53.2% in 2024 to $11.64 billion, a large portion of gold produced by informal miners evades legal channels, limiting the government's ability to collect taxes and foreign reserves.
Officials believe consolidating trade under GoldBod will increase fiscal transparency and strengthen the cedi.
Gold mining is vital for the country's economy, contributing around 7% of the GDP and more than 1 million jobs. In 2024, production reached an estimated 4.9 million ounces (around 136 metric tons).
By 2026, major projects like Cardinal Resources' Namdini Mine, Newmont's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) Ahafo North, and Azumah Resources' Black Volta Gold Project could collectively add over 846,000 ounces in annual production.
Ghana will host its inaugural Mining in Motion Summit in Accra from June 2 to 4, 2025, to reinforce its leadership in responsible mining.
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Legal

Ghana Tightens Control Over Gold Exports As Yellow Metal Prices Surge

Gold prices soared past $3,200 an ounce for the first time on Friday morning, continuing a historic rally as investor demand surged with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44757476/asia-mixed-europe-slides-as-china-tariff-hike-escalates-tensions-gold-soars-dollar-hits-two-year-low-global-markets-today-while-us-slept" rel="noreferrer noopener">growing concerns over global economic stability</a>, U.S. trade policies, and falling bond yields.
Spot gold climbed 1.8%, trading at $3,230 at 6 AM ET, extending the yellow metal's year-to-date gain to nearly 22%.
"Recession risks are mounting, bond yields are soaring, and the US dollar continues to weaken – all factors reinforcing gold's role as a crisis hedge and inflation shield," Alexander Zumpfe, a precious metals trader at Heraeus Metals Germany, said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/gold-bolts-past-3200-dollar-slide-safe-haven-flows-2025-04-11/" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> Reuters.
Analysts at UBS say the rally may not be over yet, predicting gold could reach between $3,400 and $3,500 per ounce "in the months ahead." Other institutions like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44499732/bank-of-america-sees-new-gold-as-a-buy-lifts-price-target-by-50" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently revised</a> their gold price targets upwards, citing heightened demand from central banks, falling real yields, and rising geopolitical stress.
Global gold ETFs saw substantial inflows in the first quarter of 2025, adding $21 billion, the second-highest quarterly inflow since the second quarter of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holdings increased by 226 tons, lifting total ETF gold reserves to 3,445 tons, the highest level since May 2023.
World Gold Council <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-etfs-holdings-and-flows/2025/04" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted</a> that North America dominated with $12.9 billion in net inflows—around 61% of the global total—driven by falling yields, a weaker U.S. dollar, and intensifying trade fears. Europe saw $4.6 billion in inflows, with the UK, Germany, and Switzerland leading the charge.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Asia added $3.3 billion, with Japan and China accounting for the bulk as investors responded to explosive gold price momentum and domestic inflation concerns.
"This new buying in North America is the inverse of last year when there was an increase of ETF holdings in Asia and decreased holdings in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. This year we see increases across the board, (but) gold still dominates,"&nbsp; Christopher Berlet, president of Mineral Fund, said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.northernminer.com/news/gold-etfs-log-us21b-rise-in-first-quarter-wgc-says/1003877549/" rel="noreferrer noopener">for</a> the Northern Miner.
Trading volumes have also remained robust. Gold averaged $266 billion daily in March, slightly below the quarterly average of $270 billion. COMEX led the way on exchange volume, buoyed by increased options activity and rising North American ETF flows. The long net positions of money managers in COMEX futures remained stable despite some profit-taking in early March.
The two largest gold ETFs globally—SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)—continue to attract the most attention as investors seek cost-conscious gold exposure without owning physical bullion.
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Price Target

Global

Gold Soars Beyond $3,200, ETFs Achieve Record Inflows In Q1

As gold prices have been scaling new highs, experts believe there are more legs to this surge amid the growing economic uncertainty fueled by mixed economic data and President Donald Trump&#8216;s impending tariffs.
What Happened: Gold prices scaled a fresh high of $3,149.03 per ounce on Tuesday, rising as much as 18.78% on a year-to-date basis as of April 2.
Experts believe that tariffs are a reason for this surge because the disruption in global supply chains caused by the imposed duties will lead businesses to reassess their supply routes.
According to Eugenia Mykuliak, the founder and executive director at B2PRIME Group, a recalibration of the supply chain will lead to &#8220;Capital outflows from emerging markets and increased market volatility. As such, wary investors will naturally seek refuge in safe-haven assets, with gold being the most obvious one to benefit from this shift.&#8221;
Sean Hoey, the managing director of IBV International Vaults, also adds, &#8220;Gold's record-breaking surge is a clear reflection of growing economic uncertainty and market volatility fuelled by President Trump's latest tariffs.&#8221;
He believes that investors worldwide are turning to gold, &#8220;Reinforcing its role as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical instability.&#8221;
Mykuliak reaffirms that the price surge in the yellow metal is poised to continue. &#8220;Central banks and institutional investors are already increasing their gold reserves, and while the uncertainty lingers, gold's upward price trajectory is likely to continue,&#8221; she said.
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Why It Matters: According to Peter Schiff, the chief economist and global strategist at Europac and the chairman of SchiffGold, &#8220;The dollar has lost 95% of its purchasing power since the Fed's founding in 1913. Meanwhile, gold holds steady—which means going up when you measure it in dollar terms. In 1913, an ounce bought you a fine suit, and today, it still does. That's no accident. When you expand the money supply and availability of credit, prices rise.&#8221;
Schiff further cautions against trusting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell&#8217;s policies, arguing that neither inflation nor a potential recession is being effectively addressed. According to him, the true solutions lie in free market principles and investment in assets like gold.
While gold is up over 18% in 2025, here is a list of gold exchange-traded funds that investors can consider.
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>17.13%</td>
<td>36.65%</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>17.23%</td>
<td>36.67%</td>
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<td>GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>)</td>
<td>17.30%</td>
<td>36.68%</td>
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<td>VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>)</td>
<td>17.18%</td>
<td>36.67%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>17.17%</td>
<td>36.36%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>36.60%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>36.82%</td>
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<td>abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>17.17%</td>
<td>36.59%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>17.31%</td>
<td>36.81%</td>
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<td>Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>)</td>
<td>16.06%</td>
<td>29.46%</td>
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Price Action: As of the publication of this article, the Gold Spot US Dollar was down 0.21% at $3,116.91 per ounce. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.28% to $560.97, while the QQQ advanced 0.81% to $472.70, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Wednesday, futures of the Dow Jones index were down 0.15%, whereas the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices also dropped by 0.24% and 0.31%, respectively.
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Market Summary

Gold Holds Above $3,100 Mark Amid Growing Economic Uncertainty: Here Are Some ETFs To Capitalize On The Golden Rush

Gold surged past $3,100, setting a new intra-day high on Monday morning at $3,128 per ounce. Investors rush to safe-haven assets amid escalating trade tensions and uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies, including President Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts and a new round of reciprocal tariffs set to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44502030/trump-may-slap-a-20-tariff-on-europe-yet-april-still-offers-rally-hopes-for-european-stocks" rel="noreferrer noopener"> take effect on April 2</a>.
"Tariff issues will continue driving (gold) prices higher until there is some finality to the tit-for-tat campaign," Edward Meier said per Reuters.
The yellow metal gained nearly 19% in 2025, propped by geopolitical concerns and central bank demand. Over the last 15 years, foreign ownership of US treasuries has converged with gold as a percent of central bank reserves. Treasury ownership sank from 25%, while gold reserves rose from 7% to reach the 15% mark.
As gold continues to break records, major financial institutions have revised their price forecasts upward. Goldman Sachs expects it to reach $3,300 per ounce by the end of the year, up from its previous target of $3,100.
Bank of America sees the yellow metal at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44499732/bank-of-america-sees-new-gold-as-a-buy-lifts-price-target-by-50" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3,063 per ounce in 2025 </a>and $3,350 per ounce in 2026, a significant increase from earlier projections of $2,750 and $2,625, respectively. Macquarie has similarly pointed to strong central bank demand and investor inflows as key drivers behind gold's bullish trend.
Despite silver's solid performance, it has not yet exceeded the high from last October, when it traded at $34.78 per ounce. The gold-to-silver ratio, a popular measure of metal's relative performance, has widened, reflecting gold's stronger momentum.
It now takes 91 ounces of silver to purchase one ounce of gold, suggesting <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43615367/peter-schiff-predicts-silvers-explosive-catch-up-move-as-the-gold-to-silver-ratio-crosses-901-analysts-foresee-silver-prices-to-touch-38-in-2025" rel="noreferrer noopener">silver may be undervalued</a>. Historically, traders use this ratio to determine whether to favor gold or silver in their portfolios. When the ratio is high, some investors buy silver, expecting it to outperform gold in the future. Conversely, when the ratio is low, they may shift holdings into gold.
Still, pursuing this strategy doesn't require physical exchange and storage of metal. Trading the ratio is convenient through specialized ETFs that offer exposure to metals. SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) provide direct exposure to gold, while iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>) is a popular option for silver investors. A trader would buy the gold ETF when the ratio is at the lower historical levels and eventually swap for a stake in silver when it gets high.
More aggressive strategies might employ leveraged ETFs like ProShares Ultra Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGL#NYSE">UGL</a>) and ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGQ#NYSE">AGQ</a>), which correspond to double the daily performance of the underlying benchmark.
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Politics

Media

Gold Surges Past $3,100 As Tariff Uncertainty Sets Silver Ratio Trade

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Curis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRIS#NASDAQ">CRIS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.36 per share on revenue of $2.69 million. 
• ProPhase Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $3.77 million. 
• Synergy CHC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNYR#NASDAQ">SNYR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $10.55 million. 
• Westport Fuel Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPRT#NASDAQ">WPRT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.28 per share on revenue of $70.35 million. 
• Loar Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOAR#NYSE">LOAR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $102.51 million. 
• Brainstorm Cell (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCLI#NASDAQ">BCLI</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Edible Garden (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDBL#NASDAQ">EDBL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $9.00 per share on revenue of $4.12 million. 
• Venus Concept (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERO#NASDAQ">VERO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $16.98 million. 
• Lazydays Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GORV#NASDAQ">GORV</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• FTC Solar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTCI#NASDAQ">FTCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.84 per share on revenue of $11.61 million. 
• Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGML#NASDAQ">SGML</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $77.16 million. 
• Workhorse Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WKHS#NASDAQ">WKHS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $4.38 per share on revenue of $3.06 million. 
• LM Funding America (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMFA#NASDAQ">LMFA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.67 per share on revenue of $1.50 million. 
• Data Storage (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTST#NASDAQ">DTST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $6.20 million. 
• BioLine Rx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLRX#NASDAQ">BLRX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $7.72 million. 
• IM Cannabis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMCC#NASDAQ">IMCC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.39 per share on revenue of $10.43 million. 
• LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNZA#NASDAQ">LNZA</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $23.55 million. 
• Palvella Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVLA#NASDAQ">PVLA</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Nano X Imaging (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNOX#NASDAQ">NNOX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $3.80 million. 
• Chicago Atlantic BDC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIEN#NASDAQ">LIEN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $11.00 million. 
• BOS Better Online Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOSC#NASDAQ">BOSC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• T Stamp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDAI#NASDAQ">IDAI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.80 per share on revenue of $510 thousand. 
• Local Bounti (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOCL#NYSE">LOCL</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $3.89 per share on revenue of $10.95 million. 
• Vivos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVOS#NASDAQ">VVOS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.43 per share on revenue of $3.89 million. 
• Siyata Mobile (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYTA#NASDAQ">SYTA</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Open Lending (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPRO#NASDAQ">LPRO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $24.03 million. 
• Nutex Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUTX#NASDAQ">NUTX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $81.13 million. 
• Talphera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLPH#NASDAQ">TLPH</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• CXApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $2.00 million. 
• Spire Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPIR#NYSE">SPIR</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Gorilla Tech Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRRR#NASDAQ">GRRR</a>) is projected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2024. 
• Spruce Power Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPRU#NYSE">SPRU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Omeros (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMER#NASDAQ">OMER</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Microvast Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $92.50 million. 
• Gryphon Digital Mining (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRYP#NASDAQ">GRYP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $3.90 million. 
• Red Cat Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $7.49 million. 
• Digi Power X (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGXX#NASDAQ">DGXX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.12 per share on revenue of $14.30 million. 
• Rani Therapeutics Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RANI#NASDAQ">RANI</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Nortech Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSYS#NASDAQ">NSYS</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• VolitionRX (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNRX#AMEX">VNRX</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.05 per share on revenue of $545 thousand. 
• iShares Gold Trust Shares of the iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $37.70 million. 
• i-80 Gold (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUX#AMEX">IAUX</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Sidus Space (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIDU#NASDAQ">SIDU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRAP#NASDAQ">WRAP</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• MDB Capital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDBH#NASDAQ">MDBH</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Duos Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOT#NASDAQ">DUOT</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.34 per share on revenue of $1.60 million. 
• Dare Bioscience (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DARE#NASDAQ">DARE</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.63 per share on revenue of $1.00 million. 
• Celcuity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELC#NASDAQ">CELC</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• CytoSorbents (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSO#NASDAQ">CTSO</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $9.43 million. 
• Venu Holding (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VENU#AMEX">VENU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Alpha Cognition (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACOG#NASDAQ">ACOG</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• ESS Tech (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWH#NYSE">GWH</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.33 per share on revenue of $6.30 million. 
• Aqua Metals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AQMS#NASDAQ">AQMS</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Nuvve Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVVE#NASDAQ">NVVE</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Expion360 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPON#NASDAQ">XPON</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.96 per share on revenue of $1.70 million. 
• CaliberCos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWD#NASDAQ">CWD</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $6.69 million. 
• Precipio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPO#NASDAQ">PRPO</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Progress Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRGS#NASDAQ">PRGS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $234.69 million. 
• PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.24 per share on revenue of $2.34 billion. 
• Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETFo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PZA#NYSE">PZA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $168.10 million. 
• BioHarvest Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHST#NASDAQ">BHST</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Babcock &amp; Wilcox (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BW#NYSE">BW</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $212.30 million. 
• Bionano Genomics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNGO#NASDAQ">BNGO</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $8.40 per share on revenue of $6.30 million. 
• Innovate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VATE#NYSE">VATE</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• TechTarget (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTGT#NASDAQ">TTGT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $62.37 million. 
• Rekor Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REKR#NASDAQ">REKR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $12.91 million. 
• Flexible Solutions Intl (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSI#AMEX">FSI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $10.83 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For March 31, 2025

Gold miners dominated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mergers-and-acquisitions" rel="noreferrer noopener">mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) activity</a> in the metals and mining industry in 2024. Research by S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence found that yellow metal deals accounted for 70% of the total transaction value.
The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/mining-mna-in-2024-gold-dominates-mna-space-for-2nd-consecutive-year" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a> showed 62 gold-related transactions, compared to 47 in 2023, or a 32% growth. Although the overall deal value remained relatively close, at $26.36 billion, the $16.5 billion Newmont's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) acquisition of Newcrest was an outlier, skewing the numbers for the year before.
Most of 2024's M&amp;A occurred in two top jurisdictions, Australia and Canada. Gold's 27% surge in 2024 further incentivized acquisitions, while geopolitical risks, including the persisting conflict in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and rising central bank purchases, encouraged expansions through acquisitions.
Northern Star Resources (OTCPK: NESRF) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42262825/northern-star-acquires-de-grey-for-33-billion-secures-promising-tier-1-asset" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3.26 billion acquisition</a> of De Grey Mining was the largest single transaction, consolidating ownership of one of Australia's most promising gold deposits. The number two spot went to AngloGold Ashanti's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/09/40790433/anglogold-ashanti-to-acquire-centamin-for-2-5b-to-become-fourth-largest-gold-producer" rel="noreferrer noopener">$2.48 billion takeover</a> of Centamin, strengthening its African presence.
In contrast, despite copper's growing popularity, copper-focused M&amp;A was comparatively subdued, with 16 total deals amounting to $5.7 billion. The largest one was Lundin Mining and BHP's joint <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/40031488/bhp-to-unlock-south-american-copper-riches-partners-with-lundin-for-filo-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">$3.03 billion acquisition</a> of Filo Corp. If BHP's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/05/39068033/time-runs-out-for-bhp-deal-49-billion-acquisition-of-anglo-american-proves-too-complex-to-solve" rel="noreferrer noopener">$49 billion bid for </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/05/39068033/time-runs-out-for-bhp-deal-49-billion-acquisition-of-anglo-american-proves-too-complex-to-solve" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anglo American</a> had succeeded, the situation would have been vastly different.
S&amp;P's report also highlighted that while overall deal value remained stable, the absence of a $10 billion-plus megadeal meant that the average transaction size fell to $428.1 million—the lowest in five years and a 24% decline from 2023.
Large miners like Newmont sold smaller portfolio parts, focusing on top assets. At the same time, intermediate producers sought those assets to pursue margin-boosting synergies and growth necessary to break into the big leagues of producing over 1 million ounces annually.
In 2025, S&amp;P predicts further positive momentum in gold M&amp;A as metal prices bid new highs. The sector has already seen notable activity in early 2025, including Equinox Gold's $1.87 billion bid for Calibre Mining. However, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394574/the-largest-shareholder-opposes-equinoxs-18-billion-acquisition" rel="noreferrer noopener">opposition from Equinox's top shareholder</a>, Van Eck, raises questions about whether the deal will proceed. Van Eck, who holds significant stakes in both companies, cited a lack of operational synergies as a key concern.
Gold Fields'<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44458684/gruyere-power-struggle-gold-fields-surprise-offer-rejected-countermove-denied" rel="noreferrer noopener"> $2.1 billion offer</a> for Gold Road Resources announced this week was rejected as "opportunistic," with Gold Road arguing it undervalued its assets. The deal would have given Gold Fields full control over the Gruyere gold mine, but Gold Road proposed buying out Gold Fields' stake—a counteroffer that was subsequently rejected.
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Gold M&A Deals Are Accelerating, But Average Deals Are Smaller, Research Shows

Equinox Gold's (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQX#AMEX">EQX</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/02/43938698/equinox-gold-buys-calibre-mining-for-1-8-billion-creating-canadas-second-largest-gold-producer" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.8 billion acquisition</a> of Calibre Mining (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXBMF#OTC">CXBMF</a>) has hit a hurdle. A top shareholder in both companies publicly opposed the plan, citing synergy concerns.
"We are not supportive of this transaction. We don't see any synergies between any of the companies' operations," Imaru Casanova, a portfolio manager at Van Eck, said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-18/top-calibre-investor-opposes-equinox-s-1-8-billion-takeover-bid" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> Bloomberg's report on Tuesday.
"Both operate in the Americas, but in vastly different locations," she clarified, arguing that the deal dilutes Calibre's quality and potential, particularly as the company advances its flagship Valentine project in Canada.
According to Bloomberg, Van Eck is the largest Calibre shareholder, holding an 8.52% stake, and the second-largest Equinox shareholder, with an 8.86%.
Equinox announced the all-stock acquisition of Calibre last month as part of its strategy to consolidate gold assets and boost annual production. Equinox operates across Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and the United States, while Calibre's assets are primarily located in the United States and Nicaragua, Bloomberg writes.
Under the proposed structure, Calibre shareholders would receive shares of Equinox instead of cash at a 22% premium. The merger aims to create a mid-tier gold producer with a combined annual output of approximately 1.2 million ounces, placing it among the top 15 global producers.
The deal-making activity is unsurprising given the record-high gold prices, which have encouraged miners to expand. Gold broke the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44325928/gold-smashes-through-3000-mark-as-markets-brace-for-turbulence-and-fed-signals" rel="noreferrer noopener">milestone price of $3,000</a> per ounce last week, driven by central bank purchases and investor demand for safe-haven assets.
Jeffrey Gundlach, CEO of DoubleLine, recently predicted that gold could reach $4,000 per ounce, citing the sharp increase in central bank buying and ongoing geopolitical risks. Meanwhile, analysts at Macquarie have raised their price target to $3,500 per ounce by the third quarter of 2025.
With gold outperforming in 2024, Equinox reported a record year. It produced 621,893 ounces of gold and generated $1.5 billion in revenue, with an operating cash flow of $430 million. Looking ahead to 2025, Equinox expects to produce between 635,000 and 750,000 ounces, with an all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) between $1,455 and $1,550 per ounce.
Thus, even using the upper AISC estimate and assuming an average realized price of $3,000 per ounce, Equinox would generate around $1.1 billion in gross profit, maintaining last year's production level, making a good acquisition a lucrative proposal.
Still, given the lack of geographical proximity to unlock the synergies, Van Eck's opposition might shape investor sentiment, as approval requires support from two-thirds of both companies' shareholders.
Price Watch: VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) is up 32.81% year-to-date.
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CXBMF

Calibre Mining's Largest Shareholder Opposes Equinox's $1.8 Billion Acquisition

With market concentration concerns rising, investors are hunting for "diversification without sacrificing growth." Enter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">gold &#8211; the precious metal</a> that has already smashed past $3,000 per ounce and could be heading even higher.
Gold's 2024 run has been nothing short of spectacular. The gold-tracking SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is up about 40% over the past year. 
During an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Violeta Todorova, senior research analyst at Leverage Shares, said that the momentum is not slowing down anytime soon. "With a confluence of favourable factors such as monetary easing, central bank buying, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and strong physical demand—the outlook for gold remains strong."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can Gold Hit $3,500 In 2025?</h2>
While equity markets remain volatile, gold's safe-haven appeal continues to strengthen. Todorova sees multiple catalysts for further gains. "Amid the uncertainties of 2025, gold is likely to remain a cornerstone of wealth preservation and portfolio diversification." 
And just how high can it go? "The precious metal is likely to extend its rally to $3,500 per ounce; however, it could reach higher levels by the end of the year," she told Benzinga.
Meanwhile, gold ETFs are set to benefit as investors seek protection from ongoing market swings. Todorova expects "increased inflows" into gold funds as more investors turn to safety plays. The GLD, the iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) and the SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>) offer exposure to gold.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Bigger Picture for Investors</h2>
With uncertainty gripping the market, investors are reevaluating their portfolios. While tech stocks have driven past bull markets, gold's latest surge suggests a shift in sentiment. The GLD is already up 13.82% YTD, the IAU has gained 13.85% and the GLDM has gained 13.87% so far this year.
As 2025 unfolds, the question isn't just whether gold will hit $3,500 &#8211; it's whether investors will pivot in time to ride the wave.
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EXCLUSIVE: Expert Sees Gold At $3,500 As Rally Picks Up Steam, 'Diversification Without Sacrificing Growth' She Says

Gold hit a fresh record high on Thursday, with spot gold <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44325928/gold-smashes-through-3000-mark-as-markets-brace-for-turbulence-and-fed-signals">crossing $3,000 per ounce</a>, up 1.8%. It has surged 13% in 2025, outperforming all major asset classes. On Friday, spot gold pared some of the gains and was trading at $2,982.73 as of 11:50 a.m. EST.
Needless to say, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">gold ETFs</a>, which offer investors exposure to gold without owning the metal, have gained from this rally. Some top-performing gold ETFs include:
SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>): Tracks spot gold prices closely and has an expense ratio of 0.4%. It has risen 12% year-to-date, illustrating the strong demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.
iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>): Follows the performance of the price of gold bullion. It carries an expense ratio of 0.25%. The ETF has climbed 12% YTD, closely mirroring gold's price action.
VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>): Focuses on gold mining stocks and carries an expense ratio of 0.5%. The ETF has gained 23.5% YTD, benefiting from rising gold prices and improved miner profitability.
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>): Targets smaller, high-growth mining firms. The ETF has surged 22.8% YTD as speculative interest in smaller miners has picked up.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Surging Gold ETF Inflows</h1>
Investor interest in gold ETFs is on the rise. The World Gold Council <a href="https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-etfs-holdings-and-flows/2025/03">reported </a>recently that global physically-backed gold ETFs saw $9.4 billion in inflows in February, the highest since March 2022. This marks three consecutive months of strong inflows, pushing total assets under management (AUM) to $306 billion. Holdings have also risen to 3,353 tonnes, the highest since July 2023. 
North American flows rebounded after two months of outflows, while Asian demand remained strong and European inflows narrowed. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is Gold Soaring?</h1>
Simply, economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks are driving gold's rally.
President Donald Trump's administration has reignited trade war fears by threatening tariffs. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44308014/gold-hits-record-highs-as-trade-war-fears-fuel-safe-haven-demand-mining-stocks-soar">Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDPNow model projects</a> a 2.4% contraction for the U.S. economy in the first quarter of 2025, and JPMorgan raised the probability of a recession to 40%.
A key unknown factor is also influencing gold prices. 
"A large and unknown player is driving gold's recent rally," said Ross Norman, CEO of Metals Daily Ltd., speculating that this could explain the unusual movements in gold prices.
Macquarie Group analysts are bullish, forecasting gold at $3,500 per ounce by the third quarter. "We view gold's price strength to date, and our expectation for it to continue, as primarily being driven by investors' and official institutions' greater willingness to pay for its lack of credit or counterparty risk," Macquarie wrote.
With trade tensions, recession fears and global uncertainty, demand for gold, and naturally, gold ETFs, is expected to stay strong. As price targets rise, investors seeking a hedge against volatility may find gold ETFs a compelling option.
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Gold ETFs Shine As Spot Price Tops $3,000 During Safe-Haven Demand

With President Donald Trump's trade war rhetoric reaching new heights, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">gold has emerged</a> as the go-to asset for savvy investors. 
Its 7% surge since his inauguration and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43728557/time-to-lock-in-gold-gains">recent record highs</a> make it the ultimate "Trump trade" of 2025. But for U.S. investors, this golden rally presents a unique opportunity to profit, not just from the metal itself but from a selection of stocks and ETFs poised to benefit.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gold's Bullish Surge: Why It's Happening</h2>
Gold's rally isn't just fueled by political uncertainty. Trump's aggressive tariff policies are creating inflationary pressures, and as global growth slows, gold acts as a safe-haven. 
Central banks and traders are shifting their focus to the yellow metal, further driving up its value. 
Analysts are now targeting $3,000 per ounce, with UBS and Citigroup revising their forecasts upward, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/fb53df86-c6f0-4550-ab84-222b3a6282f4">reported</a> Financial Times.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43710503/bank-of-america-sees-gold-hitting-3500-as-demand-surges-on-increased-policy-tensions">Gold Could Reach $3,500 As Demand Rises On &#8216;Increased Policy Tensions,&#8217; Says Bank of America</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gold ETFs To Consider</h2>
For those looking to capitalize on gold's rally without holding the physical asset, ETFs offer a convenient route:
<ul>
<li>SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>): The largest gold ETF in the world, GLD tracks the price of gold bullion and is a reliable option for investors looking to ride the surge.</li>
<li>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>): Another solid choice, IAU provides a lower-cost way to gain exposure to gold's movements.</li>
<li>VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>): GDX targets gold mining companies, which are expected to see growth as gold prices rise.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Stocks Set To Benefit From Trump Trade</h2>
For those willing to venture into individual stocks, gold mining companies offer an even more leveraged play on the precious metal's climb:
<ul>
<li>Barrick Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>): The world's second-largest gold miner, Barrick is benefiting from the surge in gold prices, with strong earnings expected to follow.</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): As the largest gold producer in the U.S., Newmont stands to profit from the rising price of gold and growing demand for safe-haven assets.</li>
<li>Kinross Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>): Another player to watch, Kinross has seen its stock price benefit from higher gold prices, making it a solid addition to the gold-investment portfolio.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Takeaway For U.S. Investors</h2>
Gold's status as the ultimate hedge against trade tensions and inflation means U.S. investors should be taking a closer look at gold stocks and ETFs. 
With gold prices expected to continue rising, these assets offer an opportunity to capitalize on what looks to be a long-term trend.
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Gold Soars as 'Trump Trade' of 2025: What Investors Should Know

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">Gold prices surged</a> to near three-month highs this week, with spot gold reaching $2,755.2 per ounce on Jan. 22, just below its record peak of $2,790.15 from Oct. 31, 2024.
What Happened: As President Donald Trump's tariff announcements reverberate through global markets, gold, often seen as a safe haven during uncertain times, has reclaimed the spotlight. Two of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">most prominent ETFs</a>, SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) offer exposure to gold with different features to suit various investor profiles.
Both ETFs use the same benchmark: the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index.
The SPDR Gold Shares ETF is priced at around $244 per share with a 0.40% expense ratio. The ETF appeals to investors seeking high liquidity and trust in a well-established product. Trading volume of the ETF is hefty, making it especially attractive for frequent traders. However, its higher expense ratio and market price may deter cost-conscious retail investors.
The iShares Gold Trust ETF, on the other hand, is priced at around $50 per share with a lower 0.25% expense ratio. It offers a more economical entry point for gold investors. Although no match for GLD&#8217;s trading volume, IAU is still highly liquid and considered a viable choice for retail investors.
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Why It Matters: The rally is fueled by a weaker dollar and growing uncertainty surrounding Trump's proposed policies, including sweeping tariffs. Some investors fear his decisions will trigger trade wars and heighten market volatility.
Gold, as ever, remains a safe bet for risk-averse investors. While physical bullion remains a traditional choice, its limitations— such as storage costs, premiums, and liquidity challenges — make gold ETFs a more practical alternative for modern investors.
Although gold prices pulled back slightly today, it is possible that this is due to traders booking profits after the sharp ascent, and the movement is still bullish for the metal.
A walk down the memory lane shows us that gold has historically thrived during Trump&#8217;s presidency. When he assumed office in 2017, gold prices were near $1,200 per ounce, soaring to $1,957 per ounce by January 2021, as pointed out in a report in FXEmpire.
Now, in Trump's second term, the &#8220;Tariff Man&#8221; — a self-proclamation he made during his first term — is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43162941/trumps-second-term-sparks-market-jitters-with-trade-regulation-expansion-plans">introducing aggressive policies</a>, further stoking uncertainty. 
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His proposals to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1 and to levy a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/emerging-market-etfs/25/01/43130930/trump-looking-at-10-tariff-on-china-starting-feb-1">10% tariff on Chinese imports</a> could impact global trade dynamics.
Just an example of why the markets are volatile, Canada is one of the world's largest producers of gold and a GSC Commodity Intelligence study revealed that the U.S. is the world&#8217;s largest importer of Canadian gold. A 25% tariff on imports from Canada might impact overall U.S. imports. See Next: 
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SPDR Gold Shares Vs. iShares Gold Trust: Two Shiny ETFs In Focus As 'Tariff Man' Trump Fuels Uncertainty

월요일(21일) 금 가격이 사상 최고치로 급등했다. 금은 월요일 오전 11시 20분(동부표준시 기준) 온스당 2.5% 상승한 3,410달러로 상승했다. 이는 미국 금융자산에 대한 불신과 인플레이션 우려로 인해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2010년대 초</a> 글로벌 부채 위기 이후 볼 수 없었던 안전자산으로의 도피가 이어지는 것을 의미한다.
3월 초부터 SPDR Gold Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)가 추적하는 금 가격은 19.4%라는 놀라운 상승률을 기록하며 2011년 8월 이후 가장 강력한 2개월 랠리를 이어가고 있다.
거시 경제 불안정성, 정치적 마찰, 달러와 미국 국채에 대한 투자자들의 회의론이 &#8216;퍼펙트 스톰&#8217;을 일으키며 금 상승세를 지지했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">금 가격 급등의 배경은?</h3>
금의 극적인 상승 근원은 펀더멘털, 구조적, 행동적 동인의 강력한 조합에 있다.
한때 안전한 피난처였던 미국 달러와 장기 국채는 최근 몇 주 동안 도널드 트럼프 대통령의 관세 공세와 제롬 파월 연준 의장과의 불화가 심화되면서 정치적 개입에 대한 우려가 커지고 미국 기관에 대한 신뢰가 약화되는 가운데 압력을 받고 있다.
이러한 상황에서 중립적이고 오랜 기간 검증된 가치 저장 수단이라는 금의 명성은 안정성을 추구하는 자본을 끌어들이고 있다.
그 결과 전통적인 헤지 수단이 흔들리는 중이다. 그러나 금은 권력자의 실수에 영향을 받지 않고 수 세기에 걸친 가치 저장 수단으로서의 지위를 바탕으로 하기 때문에 거시적 불확실성 증가로부터 피난처를 찾는 자본의 피난처로 부상했다.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">금 ETF에 대한 대규모 자금 유입, 강력한 투자 수요 의미</h3>
금에 대한 투자자들의 열망은 트럼프가 백악관으로 공식 복귀한 1월 중순 이후 금으로 뒷받침되는 상장지수펀드(ETF)로의 대규모 자금 유입을 통해 분명히 확인할 수 있다.
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<th>ETF</th>
<th>유입액 (1월 중순 ~ 4월 중순)</th>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>$83억 5천만</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>$35억</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>$24억 6천만</td>
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<td>ProShares Ultra Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGL#NYSE">UGL</a>)</td>
<td>$1억 1,700만</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#NYSE">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>$3억 490만</td>
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이러한 대규모 유입 흐름은 광범위한 기관 및 소매 수요를 나타낸다. 골드만삭스 애널리스트 리나 토마스는 이번 랠리가 단기 투기 세력에 의해 주도되고 있지 않다고 말했다.
토마스는 "데이터에 따르면 투기적 흐름이 크게 회복되지 않은 상태에서 이러한 움직임이 발생했다&#8221;고 했다.
"COMEX 투기 포지션이 여전히 온건한 것으로 추정되는 가운데, 이번 랠리는 구조적으로 뒷받침되고 있으며 급격한 단기 청산 위험에 덜 노출된 것으로 보인다. 따라서 현재 수준을 전술적으로 매력적인 진입점으로 보고 있으며, 이는 연말 전망치인 3,700달러에 대한 상승 리스크를 강화한다고 생각한다.&#8221;
야데니 리서치의 대표인 에드 야데니는 현재의 금 모멘텀이 1년 전의 자신의 주장을 입증하고 있다고 말했다.
&#8220;2024년 2월 말 온스당 2,000달러를 돌파한 이후 금에 대해 강세를 보였다. 올해 말까지 4,000달러 목표가 점점 더 현실적으로 보인다. 그렇게 된다면 2026년 말에는 5,000달러가 목표가 될 것이다.&#8221;
더 골드 불리언 컴퍼니(The Gold Bullion Company)의 릭 칸다(Rick Kanda)는 이렇게 말했다. "이러한 상황은 많은 자산에 위기로 다가올 수 있지만, 금에 있어서는 완벽한 결과다. 미국 주식시장에서 수조 달러의 손실이 발생하고 투자자들이 주식이나 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) 같은 위험 자산보다는 안전자산을 찾아 실물 금으로 기울면서 인플레이션에 대한 우려가 여전히 높다.&#8221;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">금광업체들, 모멘텀 되찾다</h3>
이러한 금 랠리는 2024년 대부분의 기간 동안 실물 금괴가 부진했던 금광업체들도 끌어올리고 있다. 반에크는 월요일에 "금은 금 상장지수펀드에 대한 새로운 자금 유입과 글로벌 중앙은행의 지속적인 수요 강세에 힘입어 온스당 3,000달러를 넘어 사상 최고치까지 치솟았다&#8221;고 했다.
"동시에 금광업체는 금 가격에 대한 레버리지를 회복하기 시작하여 올해 지금까지 가장 실적이 좋은 주식으로 부상하고 있다."
VanEck Gold Miners ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)는 연초 대비 52% 가까이 상승하며 2007년 펀드 출범 이후 가장 높은 연간 상승률을 기록했다.
금의 강력한 랠리에 대응하여 월요일 뱅크오브아메리카는 북미 금 및 은 관련 기업에 대한 목표주가를 올렸다.
이는 귀금속 부문의 1분기 실적 시즌을 앞두고 나온 조치로, 4월 23일에는 뉴몬트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), 4월 24일에는 애그니코 이글 마인스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>)가 실적을 발표할 예정이다.
주요 종목의 새로운 목표주가는 다음과 같다.
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<th>종목</th>
<th>새로운 목표주가</th>
<th>이전 목표주가</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>애그니코 이글 마인스</td>
<td>$159</td>
<td>$142</td>
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<td>배릭 골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)</td>
<td>$23</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
</tr>
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<td>킨로스 골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>)</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$15</td>
</tr>
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<td>뉴몬트</td>
<td>$70</td>
<td>$60</td>
</tr>
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<td>B2골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTG#NYSE">BTG</a>)</td>
<td>$3.10</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
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<td>센테라 골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGAU#NYSE">CGAU</a>)</td>
<td>$6.50</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
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<td>엘도라도 골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGO#NYSE">EGO</a>)</td>
<td>$19.50</td>
<td>$17.25</td>
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<td>아이엠골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>)</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
</tr>
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<td>SSR 마이닝 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSRM#NASDAQ">SSRM</a>)</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
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<td>알라모스 골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>)</td>
<td>$35</td>
<td>$30.50</td>
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<td>뉴 골드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGD#NYSE">NGD</a>)</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.10</td>
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<td>팬 아메리칸 실버 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NASDAQ">PAAS</a>)</td>
<td>$32</td>
<td>$27</td>
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<td>프랑코 네바다 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNV#NYSE">FNV</a>)</td>
<td>$195</td>
<td>$165</td>
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<td>로얄 골드 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGLD#NASDAQ">RGLD</a>)</td>
<td>$183</td>
<td>$164</td>
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<td>트리플 플래그 프레셔스 메탈스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFPM#NYSE">TFPM</a>)</td>
<td>$27</td>
<td>$24</td>
</tr>
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<td>휘턴 프레셔스 메탈스 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPM#NYSE">WPM</a>)</td>
<td>$100</td>
<td>$86</td>
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</table>
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중국 인민은행은 금 보유량을 계속 늘리고 있다. 3월에 5톤의 금을 추가하여 5개월 연속으로 금을 매입했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 일요일(20일) 인기 있는 자본 시장 뉴스레터인 코베이시 레터는 중국 인민은행이 5개월 연속 금을 매입해 3월에 5톤을 추가했으며, 총 금 보유량이 2,292톤을 기록했다고 엑스(X)에 게시했다.
골드만삭스 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)에 따르면 2월에 공식적으로 보고된 것보다 10배가 넘는 "무려" 50톤의 금을 매입하면서, 금은 현재 중국 공식 준비자산의 6.5%를 차지하고 있다고 덧붙였다.
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BREAKING: China's central bank increased its gold holdings by 5 tonnes in March, posting their 5th consecutive monthly purchase.
This brings total China's gold reserves to a record 2,292 tonnes.
Chinese gold holdings now reflect 6.5% of its total official reserve assets.… <a href="https://t.co/LuwiBvnirn">pic.twitter.com/LuwiBvnirn</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1913996067298779581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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게시물에 따르면 중국은 런던 장외시장(OTC)에서 공식적으로 보고된 수치를 크게 상회하는 금을 매입하는 등 빠른 속도로 금을 축적하고 있다.
왜 중요한가: 중앙은행들의 수요 증가로 최근 몇 주 동안 금값이 사상 최고치를 기록했으며, 뱅크오브아메리카 애널리스트들은 <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44569258/gold-market-rallies-amid-inflation-concerns-and-trade-uncertainty" target="_blank" rel="noopener">무역전쟁 불확실성</a>과 미국 달러 약세를 이유로 금에 대한 목표치를 계속 상향 조정하고 있다.
글로벌 시장 혼란 속에서 투자자들이 안전자산을 추구하면서 글로벌 금 <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ETF</a>는 2025년 1분기에 <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">210억 달러를 추가</a>해 2020년 코로나19 팬데믹 이후 두 번째로 높은 분기별 유입액을 기록하는 등 금 가격도 ETF 유입 증가로 모멘텀을 얻고 있다.
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<td>연초 대비</td>
<td>52주 범위</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>+$60.70 (+24.73%)</td>
<td>$210.71 &#8211; $309.31</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>+$12.44 (+24.79%)</td>
<td>$43.06 &#8211; $63.32</td>
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<td>VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)</td>
<td>+$15.58 (+44.09%)</td>
<td>$32.20 &#8211; $52.81</td>
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<td>VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)</td>
<td>+$19.29 (+43.03%)</td>
<td>$39.88 &#8211; $66.17</td>
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>+$8.97 (+25.27%)</td>
<td>$30.55 &#8211; $45.00</td>
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주식, 국채, 달러 등 미국 자산이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44756751/full-spectrum-collapse-top-bank-rings-alarm-over-simultaneous-fall-of-us-assets">일제히 하락</a>하는 &#8216;동시다발적 붕괴&#8217; 상황에서 금은 전 세계 투자자들에게 몇 안 남은 피난처 중 하나다.
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금 가격은 글로벌 시장의 불확실성 속에서 최고치를 경신하고 있지만, 일부 전문가들은 이러한 금 강세 속에서 심각한 조정이 다가올 수 있다고 지적했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 금 현물 미국 달러가 온스당 3,357.81달러로 최고치를 경신하고 3,300달러 위에서 거래되고 있지만, 전문가들은 이러한 상승세에 대해 경고하기 시작했다.
NorthstarBadcharts.com의 공동 설립자인 패트릭 카림에 따르면, 금은 강세장 내에서도 조정을 겪는다.
그가 공유한 데이터에 따르면 금 가격은 1974년 12월부터 1976년 8월까지 48%, 2008년 3월부터 2008년 10월까지 33%, 2020년 8월부터 2022년 9월까지 22% 이상 조정된 것으로 나타났다.
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I know, gold bulls don&#39;t want to read this right now&#8230;
But even during bull markets, gold had these corrections:
Dec 1974 to Aug 1976, drop over 48%. Mar 2008 to Oct 2008, drop over 33%. Aug 2020 to Sep 2022, drop over 22%.
Same setup now with price historically stretched. <a href="https://t.co/FgRd6uJh6D">pic.twitter.com/FgRd6uJh6D</a>
&mdash; Patrick Karim (@badcharts1) <a href="https://twitter.com/badcharts1/status/1912633618435887502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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한편, 카르도네 캐피털(Cardone Capital)의 그랜트 카르도네 CEO는 이렇게 말했다 "금은 불황에 빠진 것처럼 움직임을 보인다. 가격이 훅 떨어질 것이다.&#8221;
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gold acting like we in depression. Rates will drop like rock &#x2b07;&#xFE0F; <a href="https://t.co/zy09KAdhYd">pic.twitter.com/zy09KAdhYd</a>
&mdash; Grant Cardone (@GrantCardone) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrantCardone/status/1912618410497782149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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크리에이티브 플래닝의 찰리 빌렐로가 공유한 데이터에 따르면, 인플레이션 조정 금 가격은 45년 만에 다시 사상 최고치를 기록해 1980년의 최고치를 넘어섰다.
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It took 45 years to get there, but inflation-adjusted Gold prices are back at an all-time high, surpassing the prior peak from 1980. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOLD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOLD</a><a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/bXWisvrl3c">pic.twitter.com/bXWisvrl3c</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912558536573268362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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경제학자 모하메드 엘 에리언은 금 상승은 일부 외국 중앙은행 등이 느리지만 꾸준히 달러화에서 벗어난 다변화의 결과라고 말했다.
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The price of gold registered another record high today, overcoming yet another periodic round of profit-taking by some tactical traders — this as it benefits from the tailwind of slow and steady diversification away from the dollar by some foreign central banks and others.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gold</a>… <a href="https://t.co/MKDnxZddv0">pic.twitter.com/MKDnxZddv0</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1912523089557987357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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이는 &#8216;달러 격변: 이번에는 다르다&#8217;라는 제목의 연구에서도 확인되었다. 5명의 전문가가 작성한 이 메모는 투자자들이 "(i) 국채뿐만 아니라 달러의 안전성에 의문을 제기하고 있으며, (ii) 이러한 변화가 장기적으로 지속될 것으로 인식하고 있다"고 결론지었다.
"일반적으로 글로벌 변동성이 커지면&#8230; 달러화 표시 자산이 안전자산으로 이동하면서 달러 가치가 상승한다. 하지만 이번에는 그렇지 않다.&#8221;
따라서 투자자들이 미국 국채인 달러화보다 안전자산인 금을 선호한 것이 분명하다.
왜 중요한가: 금 현물 미국 달러 가격은 2024년 12월 31일 온스당 2,623.81달러에서 현재 3,332.16달러로 27% 상승했다.
지난 25년 동안의 데이터와 비교하면 금 가격은 1999년 12월 31일의 288.25달러에서 1056% 급등했다. 이에 비해 S&amp;P 500 지수는 1999년 12월 31일 1,469.25포인트에서 수요일 종가 기준 5,275.70포인트로 259.1% 상승했다.
금 가격은 연초 대비 126.5% 상승한 1979년 이후 최고의 한 해를 기록할 것으로 예상된다.
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Gold hit another all-time high today and is now up over 27% in 2025. On pace for its best year since 1979.<a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/qrnwssFL0X">pic.twitter.com/qrnwssFL0X</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912676841199935975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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가격 움직임: 금 가격은 기사 작성 기준으로 0.54% 하락한 3,332.16달러를 기록했다. 이번 상승장에서 금 추종 ETF도 좋은 성과를 보였다.
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<td>연초 대비 실적</td>
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>25.78%</td>
<td>40.86%</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>25.37%</td>
<td>40.32%</td>
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<td>GraniteShares Gold Trust  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>)</td>
<td>25.42%</td>
<td>40.40%</td>
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<td>VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>)</td>
<td>25.24%</td>
<td>40.15%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>25.28%</td>
<td>40.02%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>25.38%</td>
<td>40.28%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>25.41%</td>
<td>40.45%</td>
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<td>abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>25.32%</td>
<td>40.30%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>25.49%</td>
<td>40.60%</td>
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<td>Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>)</td>
<td>21.48%</td>
<td>29.06%</td>
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF 신탁(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)과 인베스코 QQQ 신탁 ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)은 각각 S&amp;P 500 지수와 나스닥 100 지수를 추적하며 수요일에 하락했다. SPY는 525.66달러로 2.22% 하락했으며, QQQ는 444.18달러로 3.02% 하락했다.
목요일에 다우존스 선물은 1.04% 상승했으며, S&amp;P 500 지수는 1.19% 상승하고 나스닥 100은 1.21% 상승했다.
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금 가격 3,400달러 근접, 전문가들은 강세장 속 '조정' 예상

금은 인플레이션과 경제 불확실성에 대한 헤지 역할로 인해 오랫동안 개인 금융 전략의 초석이 되어 왔다. 투자자는 금에 노출되는 두 가지 주요 방법, 즉 금 현물을 구매하거나 금 상장지수펀드에 투자할 수 있다.
각 접근 방식은 고유한 장단점을 가지고 있으므로 재무 목표, 위험 감내 능력, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44836846/wall-streets-mood-turns-bleak-as-global-recession-fears-mount-fund-managers-slash-us-exposure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">투자 기간</a>에 따라 올바른 선택을 해야 한다.
<h3>금 현물 투자</h3>
금 현물은 골드바, 동전, 보석과 같은 유형 자산을 말한다. 실물 금에 대한 투자는 디지털 기록이나 중개인이 관여하지 않고 은행이나 금융기관으로부터 독립적이기 때문에 일부 투자자에게 매력적이다. 금의 내재적 가치와 부의 저장고로서의 역사적 역할 또한 세대 간 부의 이전을 위해 매력적으로 작용한다.
Gold IRA Custodians 설립자 팀 슈미트(Tim Schmidt)는 CNBC와<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/11/is-this-a-good-time-to-buy-gold-experts-weigh-in.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 인터뷰에서 이렇게 말했다.</a> &#8220;최근 주식 시장의 혼란 속에서 전통적인 금융 구조 밖에 존재하는 유형의 물리적 자산에 대한 관심이 다시 높아지고 있다.&#8221;
그러나 안전한 보관 및 보험 비용이 높을 수 있으며 금 현물 시장은 상대적으로 유동적이어서 매수자나 매도자를 찾기까지 거래가 지연되는 경우가 있다. 또한 금 현물은 이자나 배당금이 발생하지 않으므로 금을 판매해야만 수익을 실현할 수 있다.
<h3>금 ETF</h3>
금에 초점을 맞춘 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/44836076/gold-fund-inflows-smash-record-with-80-billion-in-2025-these-etfs-are-riding-the-3300-surge" target="_blank" rel="noopener">상장지수펀드</a>에 투자하면 금을 직접 소유하거나 보관하지 않고도 금 가격 변동에 노출될 수 있다.
웰스파고 투자 연구소의 글로벌 주식 및 실물 자산 책임자인 사미르 사마나(Sameer Samana)는 CNBC와 인터뷰에서 "대부분의 투자자에게는 금괴 기반 ETF가 가장 합리적이라고 말하고 싶다&#8221;고 했다.
SPDR 골드 트러스트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)와 iShares 골드 트러스트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)는 모두 안전한 금고에 보관된 실물 금괴로 뒷받침되며, 각 주식은 특정 양의 금을 나타낸다.
투자자는 NYSE Arca 금 광부 지수의 성과를 추적하는 VanEck 금 채굴 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)에 투자할 수 있다. 또한 VanEck 주니어 금 채굴 ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)를 통해서도 금에 노출될 수 있는데 이 펀드는 성장 잠재력은 높지만 변동성이 큰 소규모 초기 단계 금 채굴업체에 집중한다.
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금, 안전자산 수요 증가 속 신고점 경신···금에 투자하는 두 가지 방법은?

금 가격이 최고치를 경신하고 있는 가운데, 전문가들은 엇갈린 경제 지표와 도널드 트럼프 대통령의 관세 부과 임박으로 인한 경제 불확실성이 커지면서 금이 더 상승할 여지가 있다고 보고 있다.
무슨 일 있었나: 금 가격은 화요일(1일) 온스당 3,149.03달러로 최고치를 경신하며 4월 2일 기준 전년 대비 18.78% 상승했다.
전문가들은 관세 부과로 인한 글로벌 공급망의 혼란으로 기업들이 공급 경로를 재검토하게 될 것이기 때문에 관세 부과가 이러한 급등의 원인이라고 보고 있다.
비투프라임 그룹(B2PRIME Group)의 창립자이자 전무 이사인 유제니아 미쿨리악(Eugenia Mykuliak)은 공급망의 재조정은 "신흥 시장에서 자본 유출과 시장 변동성 증가로 이어질 것"이라고 말한다. 따라서 경계하는 투자자들은 자연스럽게 안전자산으로 피난처를 찾을 것이며, 금은 이러한 변화의 혜택을 가장 확실하게 누릴 수 있는 자산이 될 것&#8221;이라고 했다.
IBV 인터내셔널 볼트의 션 호이(Sean Hoey) 전무이사도 "금의 기록적인 급등은 트럼프 대통령의 최근 관세로 인한 경제 불확실성과 시장 변동성이 커지고 있음을 분명히 반영한 것"이라고 덧붙였다.
그는 전 세계 투자자들이 "인플레이션과 지정학적 불안정성에 대한 헤지 수단으로서 금의 역할을 강화하기 위해 금으로 눈을 돌리고 있다"고 생각한다.
미쿨리악은 금 가격 상승이 계속될 것이라고 재확인했다. "중앙은행과 기관 투자자들은 이미 금 보유량을 늘리고 있으며, 불확실성이 지속되는 동안 금의 가격 상승세는 계속될 것이다.&#8221;
왜 중요한가: 유로팩의 수석 이코노미스트이자 글로벌 전략가이자 쉬프골드의 회장인 피터 쉬프는 이렇게 말했다. "1913년 연준이 설립된 이래 달러는 구매력의 95%를 잃었다. 반면 금은 안정적으로 유지되고 있다. 즉, 달러로 측정하면 상승하고 있다. 1913년에는 1온스로 고급 정장 한 벌을 살 수 있었고, 오늘날에도 여전히 그렇다. 이는 우연이 아니다. 통화 공급과 신용의 가용성이 확대되면 물가는 상승한다."
또한 피터 쉬프는 제롬 파월 연준 의장의 정책을 믿지 말라고 경고하며, 인플레이션이나 잠재적 경기침체에 효과적으로 대처하지 못하고 있다고 했다. 그에 따르면 진정한 해결책은 자유시장 원칙과 금과 같은 자산에 대한 투자에 있다.
2025년 금 가격이 18% 이상 상승할 것으로 예상되는 가운데, 투자자들이 고려할 만한 금 상장지수펀드 목록을 소개한다.
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<td>금 ETF</td>
<td>연초 대비 성과</td>
<td>1년 성과</td>
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>17.13%</td>
<td>36.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>17.23%</td>
<td>36.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>)</td>
<td>17.30%</td>
<td>36.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>)</td>
<td>17.18%</td>
<td>36.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>17.17%</td>
<td>36.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>36.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>36.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>17.17%</td>
<td>36.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>17.31%</td>
<td>36.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>)</td>
<td>16.06%</td>
<td>29.46%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
가격 움직임: 기사 작성 시점에 금 현물은 온스당 3,116.91달러로 0.21% 하락했다.
S&amp;P 500 지수와 나스닥 100 지수를 추적하는 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)와 인베스코 QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)는 화요일에 상승했다. SPY는 0.28% 상승하여 560.97달러에 거래되었고, QQQ는 0.81% 상승하여 472.70달러에에 거래되었다.
수요일(2일)에는 다우존스 지수 선물이 0.15% 하락했으며, S&amp;P 500과 나스닥 100 지수 선물도 각각 0.24%와 0.31% 하락하고 있다.
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금 가격, 경제 불확실성 증가 속 3,100달러 유지...골든 러시 활용할 수 있는 ETF는?

도널드 트럼프 대통령의 무역전쟁 발언이 최고조에 달하면서 <a href="//www.benzinga.com/topic/gold"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">금</a>은 현명한 투자자들이 주목하는 자산으로 떠올랐다.
트럼프 취임 이후 7% 급등하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43728557/time-to-lock-in-gold-gains" target="_blank" rel="noopener">최근 사상 최고치를 경신</a>한 금은 2025년 최고의 &#8216;트럼프 트레이드&#8217; 종목이 될 것이다 하지만 미국 투자자에게는 금 랠리가 금 자체뿐만 아니라 수혜를 입을 주식과 ETF를 통해 수익을 올릴 수 있는 특별한 기회를 제공한다.
<h3>금 가격 상승의 이유는?</h3>
금의 랠리는 정치적 불확실성 때문만은 아니다. 트럼프의 공격적인 관세 정책은 인플레이션 압력을 높이고 있으며, 글로벌 성장이 둔화되면서 금은 안전자산의 역할을 하고 있다.
중앙은행과 트레이더는 금에 대한 관심을 확대하면서 가격을 더욱 끌어올리고 있다.
파이낸셜타임스는 애널리스트들이 현재 온스당 3,000달러를 목표로 하고 있으며, UBS와 씨티그룹이 전망치를 상향 조정하고 있다고 <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/fb53df86-c6f0-4550-ab84-222b3a6282f4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">보도했다</a>.
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<h3>고려해야 할 최고의 금 ETF</h3>
실물 자산을 보유하지 않고 금 랠리를 활용하려는 투자자들에게 ETF는 편리한 경로를 제공한다.
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<li>SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>): 세계 최대 금 ETF인 GLD는 금괴 가격을 추적하며 상승세를 타고자 하는 투자자에게 신뢰할 수 있는 선택이다.</li>
<li>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>): 또 다른 좋은 선택인 IAU는 금 가격 변동에 저렴하게 노출될 수 있는 방법을 제공한다.</li>
<li>VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>): GDX는 금 가격 상승으로 성장할 것으로 예상되는 금광 회사들을 목표로 한다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>트럼프 트레이드로 수혜 입을 금 주식</h3>
금 관련 개별 종목에 투자하려는 투자자에게는 금광 회사가 더 많은 레버리지 효과를 제공한다.
<ul>
<li>배릭골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>): 세계에서 두 번째로 큰 금광 회사인 배릭은 금 가격 상승의 혜택을 보고 있으며, 강력한 실적이 기대된다.</li>
<li>뉴몬트 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): 미국에서 가장 큰 금 생산자인 뉴몬트는 금 가격 상승과 안전 자산에 대한 수요 증가로부터 이익을 볼 것이다.</li>
<li>킨로스 골드 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>): 또 다른 주목할 만한 회사인 킨로스는 금 가격 상승으로 주가가 상승하고 있어 금 투자 포트폴리오에 좋은 추가 자산이 된다.</li>
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<h3>투자자를 위한 시사점</h3>
무역 긴장과 인플레이션에 대한 최고의 헤지 수단인 금의 지위에 근거해 투자자들은 금 주식과 ETF를 면밀히 살펴보아야 한다. 금 가격이 계속 상승할 것으로 예상되는 가운데, 관련 주식과 ETF는 금 가격 상승을 활용할 수 있는 기회를 제공할 것이다.
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2025년 '트럼프 트레이드' 속 치솟는 금 가격: 투자자가 알아야 할 사항

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold" target="_blank" rel="noopener">금 가격</a>은 이번 주에 3개월 만에 최고치에 근접했다. 1월 22일 금 현물은 온스당 2,755.2달러로 2024년 10월 31일의 최고치인 2,790.15달러를 약간 밑도는 수준까지 급등했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 도널드 트럼프 대통령의 관세 발표가 글로벌 시장에 반향을 일으키면서불확실한 시기에 안전자산으로 여겨지던 금이 다시 주목받고 있다. <a href="//www.benzinga.com/etfs"" target="_blank" rel="noopener">가장 유명한 ETF</a> 중 두 가지인 SPDR Gold Shares(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)와 iShares Gold Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)는 다양한 투자자 프로파일에 맞는 다양한 기능으로 금에 대한 노출을 제공한다.
두 ETF 모두 동일한 벤치마크인 LBMA(런던금시장협회) 금 시장 고정가격 PM 지수(LBMA Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index)를 사용한다.
SPDR Gold Shares ETF의 가격은 주당 약 244달러이고, 운용보수율은 0.40%이다. GLD ETF는 높은 유동성과 안정된 상품에 대한 신뢰를 원하는 투자자에게 어필한다. ETF의 거래량이 많기 때문에 자주 거래하는 트레이더에게 특히 매력적이다. 그러나 높은 운용보수율과 시장 가격은 비용에 민감한 개인 투자자가 진입하기 힘들게 만들 수도 있다.
반면 iShares Gold Trust ETF는 0.25%의 낮은 운용보수율용이며 주당 약 50달러에 가격이 책정되어 있다. IAU ETF는 금 투자자에게 더 경제적인 진입점을 제공한다. GLD의 거래량에는 미치지 못하지만 IAU는 여전히 유동성이 높으며 개인 투자자에게 적합한 선택지로 간주된다.
왜 중요한가: 이번 금 랠리는 달러 약세와 전면적인 관세를 포함한 트럼프의 정책 제안을 둘러싼 불확실성 증가에 힘입은 것이다. 일부 투자자들은 트럼프의 결정이 무역 전쟁을 촉발하고 시장 변동성을 키울 것이라고 우려하고 있다.
금은 여느 때와 마찬가지로 위험을 회피하는 투자자들에게 여전히 안전한 투자처다. 실물 금괴는 여전히 전통적인 선택이지만 보관 비용, 프리미엄, 유동성 문제 등의 한계로 인해 금 ETF가 현대 투자자에게 더 실용적인 대안이 되고 있다.
이후 금 가격이 소폭 하락했지만 이는 급등 이후 차익실현에 나선 트레이더 때문일 수 있으며, 여전히 강세를 보이고 있다.
금은 역사적으로 트럼프 대통령 재임 기간 동안 상승했다. FXEmpire의 보고서에 따르면 2017년 취임 당시 금 가격은 온스당 1,200달러에 육박했고, 2021년 1월에는 온스당 1,957달러까지 치솟았다.
이제 트럼프의 두 번째 임기에서는 자칭 &#8216;관세맨'(tariff man)으로서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/43162941/trumps-second-term-sparks-market-jitters-with-trade-regulation-expansion-plans" target="_blank" rel="noopener">공격적인 정책을 도입하면서</a> 불확실성을 더욱 부추기고 있다.
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&#8230;.I am a Tariff Man. When people or countries come in to raid the great wealth of our Nation, I want them to pay for the privilege of doing so. It will always be the best way to max out our economic power. We are right now taking in $billions in Tariffs. MAKE AMERICA RICH AGAIN
&mdash; Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1069970500535902208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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2월 1일까지 멕시코와 캐나다에 25% 관세를 부과하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/emerging-market-etfs/25/01/43130930/trump-looking-at-10-tariff-on-china-starting-feb-1">중국산 수입품에 10% 관세</a>를 부과하겠다는 트럼프 제안은 글로벌 무역 역학 관계에 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
캐나다는 세계 최대의 금 생산국 중 하나이며, GSC Commodity Intelligence의 연구에 따르면 미국은 세계 최대의 캐나다 금 수입국이다. 캐나다산 수입품에 25%의 관세가 부과되면 미국의 전체 수입에 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
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'관세맨' 트럼프가 불확실성 촉발하면서 주목받는 금 ETF 2종목

2025년에는 금 가격이 상승세를 지속할 것으로 예상되지만, 지난해 27% 급등에 비해 상승 속도는 느릴 것으로 보인다. 애널리스트들은 연말까지 현재 수준에서 7% 상승할 것으로 예상하며, 이는 보다 완만하면서도 꾸준한 상승을 나타낸다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 월스트리트 애널리스트들은 금 가격이 2025년 말까지 온스당 약 2,795달러로 상승할 것으로 전망하고 있으며, 이는 현재 수준에서 7% 상승한 것이다. 이러한 예측은 중앙은행들의 대규모 금 구매 이후 나왔으며, 2024년 1~9월 동안 전 세계 기관들이 694톤의 금을 구매했다고 <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/9fa96c1d-03f2-4d25-9644-b29ae19407aa">파이낸셜 타임스</a>가 보도했다.
예상되는 상승의 주요 요인은 중앙은행들이 러시아에 대한 제재 이후 미 달러에서 다각화하고, 미국 연방준비제도(연준)가 금리 인하를 예상하며, 도널드 트럼프 대통령 당선자 하의 미국 정부 부채에 대한 우려가 커지는 것이다.
헨리크 마르크스(Henrik Marx), 헤라우스 프레셔스 메탈스 글로벌 트레이딩 책임자는 &#8220;그가 발표하는 어떤 것도 부채를 증가시켜 달러를 약화시키고 인플레이션을 증가시킬 것이다. 이는 일반적으로 금에 좋은 조합이다&#8221;고 말했다.
중동과 우크라이나의 지정학적 긴장도 금 가격 상승에 긍정적인 영향을 미치고 있다.
참고: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EB%A8%B8%EC%8A%A4%ED%81%AC-%EB%9D%BC%EC%8A%A4%EB%B2%A0%EA%B1%B0%EC%8A%A4%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C-%EB%B6%88%EA%BD%83%EB%86%80%EC%9D%B4%EB%82%98-%ED%8F%AD%EB%B0%9C-%EC%9E%A5%EC%B9%98%EB%A1%9C-%EC%B9%98/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">일론 머스크: 불꽃놀이 또는 폭발 장치가 라스베가스 트럼프 호텔에서 발생한 치명적인 사이버트럭 사고의 원인; 차량은 렌트됨</a>
특히 골드만삭스는 가장 낙관적인 예측을 제시하며, 금 가격이 연말까지 온스당 3,000달러에 이를 것으로 예상했다. 그에 반해 바클레이즈와 맥쿼리는 보수적인 전망을 내놓아 현재 수준에서 약 2,500달러로 하락할 것으로 예상하고 있다.
&#8220;모멘텀이 다시 작용하고 있으며, 지정학적 긴장이 더해져 불을 붙이고 있다&#8221;고 마이클 헤이(Michael Haigh), 소시에테 제네랄 상품 리서치 책임자가 말했다. 헤이는 금 가격이 2025년 말까지 온스당 2,900달러에 이를 것으로 예상하고 있다.
왜 중요한가: 금은 글로벌 경제 불확실성과 지정학적 긴장 속에서 안전 자산으로서의 역할이 여전히 중요하다. 중앙은행들은 위험을 완화하기 위해 달러에서 다각화하고 있다. 세계 금 협의회는 올해의 성장을 &#8220;긍정적이지만 2024년에 비해 훨씬 더 겸손하다&#8221;고 설명했다.
그러나 비트코인 ETF와 같은 대체 자산의 성장은 투자 환경을 재편성하고 있다. 투자자들은 새로운 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/currency-etfs/24/12/42750554/golds-shine-fades-as-bitcoin-etfs-rise-the-new-safe-haven-champion">안전자산 옵션</a>을 탐색하고 있으며, 이는 금의 지배력을 위협할 수 있다. 전통 자산과 신흥 자산 간의 상호작용은 2025년에 주목해야 할 중요한 트렌드가 될 것이다.
가격 동향: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>에 따르면, 금 ETF는 지난해 12월 31일 화요일 기준으로 상승했다. SPDR Gold Shares(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)는 26.85% 상승했으며, iShares Gold Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)도 26.85% 상승했다. 또한, abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)는 26.90% 상승했다. 반면, 배릭 골드(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)는 14.32% 하락했고, 뉴몬트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>)는 10% 하락했으며, 로열 골드(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGLD#NASDAQ">RGLD</a>)는 9% 상승했다.
추가로 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/crypto/bitcoin/%EB%B9%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%BD%94%EC%9D%B8-%EC%9D%B4%EB%8D%94%EB%A6%AC%EC%9B%80-%EB%B0%8F-%EB%8F%84%EC%A7%80%EC%BD%94%EC%9D%B8%EC%9D%B4-%EC%83%88%ED%95%B4-%EC%B2%AB-%EB%82%A0-%EA%B1%B0%EB%9E%98%EB%A5%BC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">비트코인, 이더리움, 도지코인 새해를 건강하게 시작하다: 애널리스트는 이 블루칩 암호화폐가 2025년 초에 &#8216;상당한 거래량&#8217;을 기록할 수 있다고 말하다</a></li>
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트럼프의 백악관 복귀와 지정학적 긴장 속에 2025년 금값은 7% 상승 전망: 모멘텀의 귀환

올해 초 소개된 블랙록(NYSE:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/blk" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for BLK">BLK</a>)의 iShares 비트코인 신탁 ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)가 역사상 가장 성공적인 상장지수펀드(ETF) 출시로 기록되었다고 월요일 보도가 밝혔다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 세계 최대 암호화폐인 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)의 현물 가격을 추적하는 이 투자 수단은 출시 첫 해에 500억 달러의 운용 자산(AUM)을 초과하는 전례 없는 성과를 달성했다. 이는 ETF 30년 역사상 처음 있는 일이라고 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-30/blackrock-s-bitcoin-fund-became-greatest-launch-in-etf-history">블룸버그</a>가 보도했다.
IBIT는 다음으로 빠른 ETF인 블랙록의 iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEFA#BATS">IEFA</a>)보다 5배나 빠른 228일 만에 500억 달러에 도달했다. IEFA는 같은 이정표를 달성하는 데 거의 4년이 걸렸다고 블룸버그 ETF 분석가인 에릭 발추나스(Eric Balchunas)가 최근 발표했다.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IBIT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IBIT</a> is now over $50b. It took it 228 days to reach this milestone, the next fastest ETF to reach 50b was <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24IEFA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$IEFA</a> in 1,329 days. So over 5x faster than any ETF ever launched. Ridiculous. h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/JackiWang17?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JackiWang17</a> for the data <a href="https://t.co/K9vRfAir8U">https://t.co/K9vRfAir8U</a>
&mdash; Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1864476749792166370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2024</a></blockquote>
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IBIT는 현재 블랙록의 iShares Gold Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)보다 더 많은 자산을 보유하고 있으며, 발추나스는 IBIT가 세계 최대 금 ETF인 SPDR Gold Trust(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)를 1월 11일에 조기에 제치고 &#8216;가치 저장 ETF의 왕&#8217;이 될 가능성이 높다고 보았다.
왜 중요한가: IBIT의 이러한 기록적인 성과는 현물 암호화폐 ETF가 월가에 첫선을 보인 중대한 해에 발생했다.
1월 초에 최대 12개의 현물 ETF가 상장되어 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42715516/from-trumps-win-to-debut-of-spot-etfs-these-were-the-biggest-bullish-catalysts-for-bitcoin-in-2024">비트코인</a>의 10만 달러 이상으로의 기록적인 급등의 주요 동력이 되었다.
아직은 많이 뒤쳐졌지만, 발추나스는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42666635/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-could-outshine-sp-500-tracking-spy-to-become-top-investment-vehicle-but-it-will-take-a-long-time-says-prominent-analyst">IBIT가</a> SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)를 초과할 수 있을 것이라고 언급했다. SPY는 6,370억 달러의 AUM을 보유한 미국에서 가장 오래되고 가장 큰 ETF이다. 하지만 이 과정은 시간이 걸릴 것이라고 경고했다.
주가 동향: IBIT의 주가는 화요일 0.93% 하락한 53.05달러로 마감했다. 비트코인은 이 시점에서 93,940.67달러로 거래되었으며, 지난 24시간 동안 0.22% 상승했다.
다음 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42736733/nba-star-scottie-pippens-satoshi-nakamoto-delivered-bitcoin-forecasts-have-been-fairly-accurate-says-financial-analyst">NBA 스타 스코티 피펜의 &#8216;사토시 나카모토가 제공한&#8217; 비트코인 전망이 상당히 정확했다고 금융 분석가가 말했습니다.</a></li>
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블랙록의 비트코인 ETF가 기록 경신, 1월에 세계 최대의 금 ETF를 뛰어넘을까?

수십 년 동안 금은 안전한 투자처로 자리 잡아 왔다. 경제 상황에 관계없이 투자자들은 금을 궁극적인 가치 저장 수단으로 믿고 의지해 왔다. 이러한 경향은 변함이 없으며, 사람들은 항상 경제 상황이나 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">시장의</a> 안정성에 관계없이 가치를 저장하기 위해 금을 사용해 왔다.
하지만 현재 상황은 변화하고 있다. 금은 특히 비트코인 중심의 상장지수펀드(ETF)를 통해 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)로부터 강력한 경쟁에 직면할 수 있다. 이 경쟁은 iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)를 통해 잘 나타났다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">IBIT의 부상</h4>
IBIT은 2024년 1월에 출시되어, 1년도 안 되는 기간에 거의 500억 달러의 운용 자산을 모았다.
이러한 급격한 상승은 단순히 주목할 만한 것이 아니라 전례가 없는 일dl다. 비트코인 투자 신탁의 자산 관리 사업은 시장의 기존 선두주자인 블랙록의 iShares Gold Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)와 세계 최대의 금 ETF인 SPDR Gold Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)를 초월했다. 이 이정표는 비트코인이 더 이상 단순한 투기적 거품으로 여겨지지 않는다는 점을 분명히 한다.
관련 기사: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42737368/blackrocks-bitcoin-fund-breaks-records-with-historic-etf-launchwill-it-surpass-the-worlds-biggest-gold-etf-in-january">블랙록의 비트코인 펀드가 역사적인 ETF 출시로 기록을 경신한 이유 — 세계 최대 금 ETF를 1월에 초과할 수 있을까?</a>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">변화하는 선호도: 젊은 투자자들의 역할</h4>
여기서 중요한 점은 비트코인의 상승이 단순히 숫자에 의한 것이 아니라 사람들, 특히 젊은 투자자들과 관련이 있다는 것이다. 밀레니얼 세대와 Z세대에게 비트코인은 단순한 자산 그 이상을 의미한다. 비트코인은 탈중앙화, 혁신 및 기술 중심 세상에서 앞서나가는 것을 상징한다. 반면 금은? 이 세대에서는 구식으로 여겨지는 경우가 많다.
&#8220;젊은 투자자들은 비트코인을 &#8216;디지털 금&#8217;으로 보고 있다. 이는 이전 세대의 금이 의미했던 것의 자연스러운 진화이다&#8221;라고 네이트 게라치(Nate Geraci), ETF 스토어의 사장이 블룸버그와의 <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-30/blackrock-s-bitcoin-fund-became-greatest-launch-in-etf-history?embedded-checkout=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener">인터뷰</a>에서 말했다. &#8220;비트코인 ETF의 거래 용이성과 높은 수익률은 그 매력을 더욱 확고히 해주었다.&#8221;
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">가치 저장 수단으로서 비트코인의 증가하는 유용성</h4>
그렇다면 왜 비트코인이 앞서 나가고 있는 걸까? 금과 달리 비트코인은 2,100만 개의 코인으로 공급이 제한되어 있어 가치 저장 수단으로서의 매력이 더해진다. 그리고 IBIT와 같은 ETF 덕분에 비트코인은 소액 투자자와 기관 투자자들 모두에게 접근 가능해졌다.
반면 금은? 금은 검증된 가치 저장 수단이지만, 그 물리적 성질은 보관 및 운송과 같은 문제를 야기한다. 빠르게 변화하는 디지털 우선 투자 환경에서는 이러한 점들이 큰 단점으로 작용할 수 있다.
흥미롭게도 비트코인과 금의 비율은 비트코인의 가치를 금 1온스와 비교한 것으로, 12월 16일에 40으로 사상 최고치를 기록했다. 이는 비트코인의 가격이 최근 108,000달러를 넘어선 반면, 금은 1온스당 약 2,650달러에 머물렀다는 것을 보여준다. 이 비율은 비트코인의 금융 자산으로서의 중요성이 증가하고 있음을 강조하며, 금의 전통적인 안전 자산 역할에 도전하고 있다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">금 ETF에 미치는 파급 효과</h4>
이것이 금 ETF가 완전히 빛을 잃었다는 의미는 아니다. 여전히 많은 포트폴리오의 필수 요소이다. 그러나 숫자는 이야기를 말해준다: IBIT와 피델리티의 비트코인 중심 ETF와 같은 상품들이 전통적인 금 펀드보다 더 많은 순유입을 끌어들이기 시작했다.
이 추세가 계속된다면, 분석가들은 IBIT이 곧 GLD와 운용 자산에서 경쟁하거나 심지어 초월할 수 있을 것으로 예측한다. 이는 안전 자산 투자 계층에서의 중대한 변화가 될 것이다.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">안전자산 투자에 대한 미래 전망</h4>
그렇다면 다음은 무엇일까? 비트코인과 금 ETF 간의 경쟁은 투자에서 중대한 순간을 나타낸다. 금의 유산은 여전히 ​​관련성을 보장하지만 비트코인의 급속한 채택은 디지털 자산이 현대 포트폴리오의 초석이 되고 있음을 보여준다.
2024년 비트코인 현물 ETF의 승인은 규제 수용을 추가로 신호하여 향후 암호화폐 상품을 위한 장을 마련했다. &#8220;젊은 투자자들은 디지털 우선 라이프스타일에 부합하는 자산을 원한다&#8221;고 게라치가 말한다. &#8220;비트코인이 주류가 될수록 안전 자산으로서의 역할은 더욱 커질 것이다.&#8221;
현재로서는 비트코인과 금 간의 경쟁은 단순한 수익률 이상의 의미를 가진다. 이것은 전통과 혁신 간의 전투로, 실시간으로 투자 미래를 형성하고 있다.

다음 읽어볼 기사:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/previews/24/12/42745852/tesla-q4-delivery-preview-will-2024-stock-gains-hold-as-growth-slows">테슬라 4분기 배송 예상: 2024년 주식 상승은 성장 둔화에도 불구하고 유지될까?</a></li>
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