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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the index. The index includes companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver mining/royalties/streaming or have mining projects with the potential to generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver when developed. It is non-diversified.

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As metals markets weather volatility, optimism for a &#8220;V-shaped recovery&#8221; is gaining traction. JPMorgan analysts Dominic O&#8217;Kane and Patrick Jones suggest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/12/42692036/billionaire-investors-michael-burry-david-tepper-could-benefit-from-chinas-stimulus-measures">China's expected fiscal stimulus</a> could be the turning point for the sector. 
With metal prices poised for a rebound, they urge investors to &#8220;accumulate positions in oversold miners&#8221; like Anglo American PLC (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NGLOY#OTCQX">NGLOY</a>) (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAUKF#OTCQX">AAUKF</a>), First Quantum Minerals Ltd (OTCPK:FQVLF) and Lundin Mining Corp (OTCPK:LUNMF).
Exchange-traded funds like the SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XME#NYSE">XME</a>), the iShares MSCI Global Metals &amp; Mining Producers ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PICK#NYSE">PICK</a>) provide diversified exposure to the metals and mining sector.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mining Stocks Set For Revival?</h2>
The 17% decline in European metals &amp; mining stocks since late September 2024 reflects market caution amid tariff risks and US$/CNY devaluation. However, analysts see this downturn as an opportunity for strategic investment. Anglo American faces near-term challenges, including $2 billion in impairments and delays in its diamond divestment strategy. Despite this, the company may emerge as an M&amp;A target post the Anglo Platinum de-merger.
Lundin Mining and Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NHYDY#OTCQX">NHYDY</a>) stand out as resilient picks, with strong fundamentals that may help them weather tariff-related uncertainties. 
Analysts maintain a positive outlook on these names, expecting them to benefit from the broader market recovery.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Stocks Shine Amid Market Turbulence</h2>
Gold continues to prove its mettle as a safe-haven asset, with prices projected to rise to $2,100 per ounce. 
Stocks like AngloGold Ashanti PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>), Hochschild Mining PLC (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCHDF#OTCQX">HCHDF</a>), and Fresnillo PLC (OTCPK:FNLPF) remain key picks by the analysts, supported by strong silver production forecasts and rising demand for precious metals.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) are popular ways to get exposure to gold miners&#8217; stocks.
The analysts highlight Fresnillo's silver production strength, placing it on a Positive Catalyst Watch.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">China's Stimulus: The Tipping Point?</h2>
All eyes are on the March 5 National People&#8217;s Congress, where China is expected to announce fiscal measures that could fuel a surge in metal prices. 
The analysts believe these moves could trigger a sharp market recovery, solidifying the case for accumulating positions in mining stocks before a potential uptrend.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Takeaway</h2>
As metals markets teeter on the edge of revival, accumulating oversold miners may offer strategic value ahead of a &#8220;V-shaped recovery.&#8221; 
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Will Gold, Mining Stocks Ride A 'V-Shaped Recovery'? Analysts Say Accumulate 'Oversold Miners'

At the beginning of 2024, Benzinga noted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/01/36452207/4-mining-stocks-to-watch-in-2024-aura-oceanagold-alphamin-b2gold" rel="noreferrer noopener">four mining stocks</a> to follow while evaluating tailwinds like green tech demand and persistent inflation. Although gold, as a benchmark, has had one of the best years on record, outperforming even the surging equities market, miners delivered mixed results.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Aura Minerals</h3>
Aura Minerals (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORAAF#OTCQX">ORAAF</a>) is a gold and copper miner focused on Central and South America, with primary operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Honduras. During 2024, the company made notable asset acquisitions, obtaining rights to explore Pé Quente and Pezão projects to boost its reserves. The company also acquired Bluestone Resources, a junior miner with a promising high-grade gold deposit in Guatemala.
The company recently reported its second-best quarter by adjusted EBITDA and decreased all-in-sustained costs to $1,292/ounce. The stock was a strong performer, rising 85% year-to-date.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">OceanaGold</h3>
OceanaGold (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCANF#OTC">OCANF</a>) is a mid-tier gold and copper producer with production in New Zealand, the Philippines, and the United States. It originally started as Macraes Mining Company, named after the foundation asset in New Zealand, which produced over 5 million ounces of gold since 1990. During 2024, the company focused on advancing the Didipio gold and copper project in the Philippines and providing initial mineral reserves for the proposed Wharekirauponga gold mine in New Zealand of 1.2 million ounces, with a projected IRR of 24% at a gold price of $2,400 per ounce.
Per the latest earnings, the company increased quarterly production from all sites, achieving a net profit of $61 million and boosting cash reserves. Since the beginning of the year, the stock rose 60.4%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alphamin Resources</h3>
Alphamin Resources (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFMJF#OTC">AFMJF</a>) is a miner focused on producing tin, a critical mineral used for metal coating and the production of superconducting magnets. The company's principal project is the Bisie mine, the world's highest-grade tin mine.
In 2024, Alphamin achieved record quarterly tin production, in excess of 4,000 tons, staying on track to its production target of 20,000 tons annually. For the next growth step, the firm plans to connect its mining sites to have one producing unit feeding two processing facilities. Management estimates they could scale up output to 25,000 tons. The last drill campaign added 175,000 tons of reserves. Alphamin's stock returned 21.1% year-to-date.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">B2Gold</h3>
B2Gold (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTG#AMEX">BTG</a>) is a mid-tier mining company operating mines in emerging markets and exploration activities in more stable jurisdictions like Canada and Finland. The company's principal asset is the Fekola mine in Mali, with an annual production exceeding 500,000 ounces. Its other operating assets include Masabe in the Philippines and Otjikoto in Namibia.B2Gold had a volatile year, as <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/24/12/42516175/barrick-warns-about-destabilization-in-mali-could-halt-one-of-its-largest-mines" rel="noreferrer noopener">escalating instability in Mali</a> resulted in the off-site deaths of multiple employees and an increasingly complex situation with the ruling military junta. Furthermore, the higher-than-anticipated capital costs for a project in northern Canada have weighed on financials. Owing to these setbacks, B2Gold has lost 14.4% year-to-date.
As of December 20, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) returned 16.67% year-to-date.
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As the global commodity market braces for a challenging 2025,&nbsp;ING Group NV&nbsp;forecasts a bullish outlook for gold amid potential trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
What Happened: ING Group NV&nbsp;anticipates a difficult year for commodities in 2025, driven by possible trade tensions between the United States and China. Despite this, gold is expected to maintain its status as a safe haven, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-12/gold-will-shine-in-bearish-year-ahead-for-commodities-ing-says">reported</a> on Thursday.
The report indicates that President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s proposed tariffs could disrupt markets, impacting oil, metals, and agriculture. Traders are also monitoring China&#8217;s stimulus measures, which could affect consumption.&nbsp;Warren Patterson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ewa Manthey&nbsp;from ING noted that the commodity sector might face downward pressure with balanced supply and demand.
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Gold is projected to continue its record-breaking trend,&nbsp;with prices averaging $2,760 an&nbsp;ounce in 2025. Central banks are likely to drive demand as they diversify reserves amid geopolitical tensions.&nbsp;The outlook for industrial metals&nbsp;remains uncertain, with factors like trade policies and Chinese demand influencing prices. Copper is predicted&nbsp;to average $8,900 a ton, while grains and soft commodities face volatility due to trade disputes and weather concerns.
Why It Matters: The anticipated performance of gold aligns with earlier <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/41810728/jpmorgan-predicts-strong-performance-for-bitcoin-and-gold-under-trump-presidency">predictions by&nbsp;JPMorgan</a>, which foresaw significant gains for both Bitcoin and gold following Trump&#8217;s presidential win. This is attributed to a &#8220;debasement trade,&#8221; where assets like gold are seen as reliable stores of value amid currency devaluation.
Despite the chaotic metals market post-Trump&#8217;s re-election,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41877899/trump-re-election-jolts-metals-market-as-gold-sees-a-stumble-not-a-sea-change">JPMorgan&#8217;s Commodities Research team</a>&nbsp;emphasized that gold&#8217;s recent fluctuations are merely a &#8220;stumble, not a sea change.&#8221; Meanwhile, some voices, like&nbsp;Michael Saylor, advocate for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42413650/michael-saylor-urges-us-to-ditch-gold-for-bitcoin-sell-the-past-own-the-future">shift towards Bitcoin</a>, labeling gold as outdated. However, gold&#8217;s enduring appeal as a safe haven remains significant amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
Price Action: According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, Gold ETFs have been experiencing an upward tick after Trump&#8217;s win in the 2024 elections. SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) increased by 4.54% while iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) rose by 4.52%. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) witnessed an 8.25% rise in the past month while VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) rose by 10.57%.
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Gold To Shine Bright In 2025 As Top Investment Bank Predicts Bullish Outlook Amid Trade Tensions

Gold prices are nearing the $3,000 per ounce mark, signaling a potential shift in global economic dynamics. Economist Mohamed El-Erian has emphasized the significance of this trend.
What Happened: El-Erian urged the U.S. to take notice and pointed out that gold&#8217;s price has surged nearly 40% over the past year, reaching $2,715 per ounce, in an <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/b5fb1e6b-bb8d-4ab5-9c92-f1f6fc40a54b">op-ed </a>for the Financial Times. This increase has defied traditional economic influences such as interest rates and inflation. The rise is largely due to countries like China and other &#8220;middle power&#8221; nations diversifying their reserves away from the U.S. dollar.
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Foreign central banks&#8217; consistent gold purchases have bolstered its strength, reflecting a broader loss of confidence in the U.S.&#8217;s management of the global order. This includes the use of trade tariffs and investment sanctions. 
El-Erian warns, &#8220;As it develops deeper roots, this risks materially fragmenting the global system and eroding the international influence of the dollar and the US financial system. That would have an impact on the U.S.'s ability to inform and influence outcomes, and undermine its national security.&#8221;
He advises Western governments to closely monitor this evolving situation due to its implications for national security and global economic stability.
Why It Matters: The recent surge in gold prices coincides with a period of uncertainty in the U.S. markets. On Oct. 17, gold reached a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41398733/gold-surges-past-2-700-to-record-high-asia-and-europe-markets-in-green-global-markets-today-while-us">record high of $2,696 </a>per ounce amid U.S. election uncertainties. Despite mixed quarterly earnings, strong retail sales and positive economic data sustained market optimism.
Furthermore, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41390144/gold-could-reach-3-000-by-2025-bank-of-america-analyst-says-ultimate-perceived-safe">Bank of America</a> analyst has projected that gold could reach $3,000 by 2025, highlighting its status as the &#8220;ultimate perceived safe haven&#8221; amid concerns over U.S. fiscal policies. Despite rising U.S. Treasury yields, gold prices have continued to climb, supported by these factors.
Price Action: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>, gold ETFs were mostly trading higher during Monday&#8217;s pre-market. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) was up by 1.04%, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) was up by 1.65%, ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL) was trading 1.34% higher. However, VanEck Merk Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>) was trading 0.70% lower. 
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Gold's Race To $3,000: Mohamed El-Erian Says US And Other Western Nations Can't Afford To Ignore It

Gold is back in the spotlight, and eyes are on the Fed. As the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares for what could be an aggressive rate cut, gold ETFs, especially the gold-bullion tracking ETFs such as the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and the iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>), are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">riding the wave</a>.
Gold prices, already hovering near record highs, are inching closer to a breakthrough that could send the precious metal into uncharted territory.
With the dollar softening, the allure of gold as a safe haven has only intensified. Year-to-date, the GLD has surged nearly 25% and the IAU has gained about 25%, outpacing broader market indices like the S&amp;P 500 (which is up 18% in comparison). While physical gold-tracking ETFs have been surging, ETFs tracking gold miners haven&#8217;t been left behind.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) is up about 27% YTD and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) is up 28% YTD.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Shines on Dovish Fed, Weaker Dollar</h1>
Investors seem unfazed by today's slight lull in prices — understandable, given the anticipation of a possible 50-basis-point rate cut. The weakening dollar, compounded by the Fed&#8217;s dovish tone, is creating the perfect storm for gold to shine even brighter.
Behind the scenes, central banks and institutional buyers have been steadily piling into gold, boosting its momentum. Over the past three months, gold-tracking ETFs have drawn in billions in inflows, with retail investors now jumping on board, hoping to capitalize on the metal's momentum.
The net inflows into these ETFs signal that many see more upside ahead, especially as the Fed's anticipated rate cuts could push yields lower, further reducing the opportunity cost of holding gold.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Emerging As A Preferred Hedge</h1>
The macroeconomic backdrop has added extra fuel to the rally. From rising geopolitical tensions to global economic uncertainties, investors are seeking shelter, and gold is emerging as their preferred hedge. The metal's safe-haven appeal is being bolstered by fears of economic slowdowns, not just in the U.S. but globally. 
China's persistent economic struggles, for example, are only adding to the demand for gold, as investors diversify away from riskier assets.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Could Temper Gold Bulls?</h1>
While a rate cut seems all but certain, there are still factors that could keep a lid on gold's upside. Any sign of a more conservative move by the Fed, such as a smaller-than-expected cut, could temper bullish enthusiasm. 
There's also the possibility that stronger-than-expected economic data could boost the dollar, muting gold's rally.
For now, though, the combination of central bank buying, ETF inflows and weakening dollar dynamics makes gold an attractive option for those looking to ride out market volatility.
With the potential for gold to push through its previous highs, investors are watching closely to see if the Fed's next move will give the precious metal the final nudge it needs.
Will gold soar to new heights, or will a more cautious Fed decision put the brakes on the rally? The only thing certain is that, for now, gold is shining brighter than ever.
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Gold ETFs Poised For Liftoff: Can The Fed's Rate Cut Propel Prices To New Heights?

The momentum in gold&#8217;s recent rally has lost much of its shine, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">with the precious metal</a> unable to reach new record highs since Aug. 20, as U.S. Treasury yields stabilize and the dollar rebounds.
On Wednesday, gold traded at $2,505 per ounce, down 0.8% for the day, poised to break a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities"> three-session winning streak.</a>
The dollar's recent surge, driven by positive catalysts, appears to be fading, prompting traders to take profits and reduce exposure to gold.
 Rate-cut expectations have not seen significant improvement, with speculators fully pricing in a September rate cut but assigning a 65% probability to a smaller 25-basis-point reduction, compared to 35% for a 50-basis-point cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
As the Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate cut expectations remained largely unchanged, Treasury yields stabilized, with the 10-year yield trading at 3.83% on Wednesday. Despite falling 67 basis points since early July, the yield hasn&#8217;t dropped below 3.75% since earlier this month, when a volatility event caused wild swings in equity and fixed income markets.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have historically boosted safe-haven assets like gold, did not escalate into a broader conflict after recent exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah. This de-escalation has further diminished gold&#8217;s appeal.
The U.S. dollar index (DXY) was up 0.4% Wednesday, after closing Tuesday at the lowest levels since July 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Pullbacks In Gold Mining Stocks</h3>
The dip in gold prices has led to a more significant decline in gold mining stocks. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) both fell by 2.5%.
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<td>Torex Gold Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXG#NYSE">TXG</a>)</td>
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<td>-4.47</td>
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Gold Rally Loses Steam As Treasury Yields Stabilize, Dollar Rebounds: 6 Miner Stocks See Declines On Wednesday

Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), the world&#8217;s largest gold miner, saw its share price spike 13% on Thursday after the Denver-based company posted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/04/38438315/why-gold-miner-newmont-shares-are-surging-today">stronger-than-expected earnings</a>.
This ignited a broad-based rally in the gold mining industry, despite the overall <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38439796/stocks-drop-tech-tumbles-with-metas-weak-outlook-q1-stagflation-fears-gold-miners-advance-">weak investor sentiment elsewhere.</a>
Newmont is currently on track to achieve its best-performing session since April 2020, when the mining giant rallied following a major volatility event due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chart: Newmont Eyes Top-Performing Session Since April 2020
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="495" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25132249/image-216-1024x495.png" alt="" class="wp-image-309347" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25132249/image-216-1024x495.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25132249/image-216-300x145.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25132249/image-216-768x372.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25132249/image-216-1536x743.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/25132249/image-216.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Newmont Sharply Beats Estimates, Declares First Quarter Dividend</h3>
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<li>Newmont reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55 in Q1 2024, marking a 38% increase from the corresponding quarter of the previous year and surpassing Street&#8217;s consensus estimates of $0.36 by a significant 54%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro platform</a>. </li>
<li>Revenue for the quarter amounted to $4.02 billion, indicating a 50% rise from Q1 2023 and surpassing forecasts of $3.66 billion by a noteworthy 10% margin.</li>
<li>Newmont delivered $288 million in dividends to shareholders and declared a dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock for the first quarter of 2024.</li>
<li>Newmont reported gold Costs Applicable to Sales (CAS) per ounce of $1,057 and gold All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) per ounce of $1,439, both notably lower than the average realized gold price of $2,090 per ounce. This stark contrast indicates wide profit margins for the company.</li>
<li>&#8220;Newmont delivered a strong first quarter operational performance, producing 2.2 million gold equivalent ounces and generating over $1.4 billion in cash from operations before working capital changes,&#8221; Tom Palmer, Newmont&#8217;s president and CEO, stated. </li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Miners Rally In Response To Newmont&#8217;s Results</h3>
Newmont&#8217;s remarkable Q1 earnings report catalyzed a significant rally in gold mining stocks, drawing investors to the industry in anticipation of potentially positive results from other players.
Additionally, miners showed a positive response to the rise in gold prices, with the precious metal gaining 0.7% to $2,330 per ounce, buoyed by escalating stagflationary worries triggered by the latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38434513/us-growth-slows-in-q1-yet-inflation-acceleration-signals-stagflation-the-worst-poss">gross domestic product report.</a>
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) rose 3.1%, while junior gold miners, as tracked by the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) rose 1.8%. 
The top-performing North American gold miners on Thursday included:
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<td>Name</td>
<td>1-Day %</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
</tr>
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<td>Newmont Corporation</td>
<td>13.06%</td>
<td>$ 50.54B</td>
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<tr>
<td>Buenaventura Mining Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BVN#NYSE">BVN</a>)</td>
<td>6.75%</td>
<td>$ 4.30B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRD#NYSE">DRD</a>)</td>
<td>4.73%</td>
<td>$ 705.14м</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>)</td>
<td>4.29%</td>
<td>$ 9.57B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDE#NYSE">CDE</a>)</td>
<td>3.52%</td>
<td>$ 1.88B</td>
</tr>
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<td>K92 Mining Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNT#NYSE">KNT</a>)</td>
<td>2.69%</td>
<td>$ 1.31B</td>
</tr>
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<td>OceanaGold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGC#NYSE">OGC</a>)</td>
<td>2.31%</td>
<td>$ 1.61B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Calibre Mining Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXB#NYSE">CXB</a>)</td>
<td>2.19%</td>
<td>$ 1.07B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Royal Gold, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGLD#NYSE">RGLD</a>)</td>
<td>1.91%</td>
<td>$ 8.12B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>)</td>
<td>1.90%</td>
<td>$ 32.36B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:45 p.m. EDT </figcaption></figure>
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TORONTO—It looks like the good mood among <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/03/37994542/gold-prices-rise-to-all-time-highs-mark-best-month-in-4-years-mining-stocks-rally-as-traders-ant">gold miners</a> at last month's&nbsp;Prospectors &amp; Developers Association of Canada&nbsp;gathering was warranted.
Gold prices <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/04/38117669/gold-shines-above-2-300-ends-another-week-at-record-high-mining-stocks-rally-to-11-month-peak">notched another record</a> above $2,300 on Friday, roughly a month after thousands of mining executives, analysts, financiers and investment bankers gathered in Toronto for the yearly conference and trade show.
At that time, gold was trading around $2,100 but was on its way higher amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates. Lower rates make non-interest-bearing gold more attractive. The precious metal has also gained ground amid worries over China's economy and tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Gold is often considered a safe haven in times of economic or political uncertainty.
Although gold mining stocks in general have been gaining ground, the industry is still lagging because of higher production costs. This suggests that if gold prices remain higher, mining stocks may play catch up, especially if inflationary pressures ease.
Gold prices are up around 13% so far this year, but as of Friday&#8217;s close the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) was up less than 11%. The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) is closer, with a 12.55% gain.
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During the Toronto trade show in early March, gold mining companies were already celebrating gold's ascent as they pitched investors. They're undoubtedly celebrating more now.
Here are some thoughts from their pitches.
Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>): The presentation from Scott Parsons, senior vice president of investor relations for intermediate gold producer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/03/37964057/alamos-gold-acquires-argonaut-gold-shareholders-look-toward-synergies">Alamos Gold</a> seemed particularly prescient.
As he was speaking, gold was just shy of all-time highs, and Parson's said he expected to see record gold prices in the second half of this year. His prediction came true early.
He saw several factors underpinning gold, including rising government debt levels, significant deficits and rising debt service costs. Also, he saw central bank easing on the horizon and rising geopolitical risks.
Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN: GROY): One way to invest in gold equities without the drag of rising costs is through royalty or streaming stocks. These companies provide miners with upfront financing in exchange for revenue or metal eventually produced from a mine.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/03/37996542/gold-royalty-projects-revenue-to-double-universal-stainless-sees-record-sales-atlas-lithium-gets-30">Gold Royalty</a> chief financial officer Andrew&nbsp;Gubbels noted in his presentation that the company doesn't have any exposure to operating or capital cost inflation.
"We think it's a better way to invest in gold," he said.
NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: NG): Richard Williams, chief operating officer of NovaGold, said his company is "highly leveraged" to the gold price.
"We have definitely been glad the gold price is going up," he said.
That's understandable because the stock needs a turnaround. Although shares have been rising over the past month as gold has climbed sharply, NovaGold is still down around 16% year to date.&nbsp;
The stock has been under pressure over concerns about its Donlin project in Alaska, which it owns with Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD). NovaGold wants to update its feasibility study but Barrick wants to continue exploratory drilling.
Equinox Gold Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN: EQX): "High gold prices are good for everybody" in the gold mining industry, said Rhylin Bailie, vice president of investor relations with Equinox Gold.
Prior to a recent run up, the company's stock wasn't doing as well as it should because it is working on a capital intensive project in Ontario, Canada, she said. Two other projects in the province that are not Equinox's have seen higher capex than expected, and investors assumed that would happen with Greenstone, she said.
But the company says the project is on budget and on track with its time schedule.
"We are going to be pouring gold during the first half of the year as promised," Bailie said.
Western Exploration Inc. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEXPF#OTC">WEXPF</a>): "Welcome to $2,100 gold," Darcy Marud, CEO of Western Exploration, said in his presentation in early March. "That should put a smile on everybody's face."
It seems the grins are continuing.
At some point, because of the nature of all commodities, gold prices will fall back. That could come from trading consolidation or news that reduces the chances that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates. Easing tensions in the Middle East or Ukraine could also take some of the shine off.
Over the long run, the precious metal is still seen by many as holding its value and playing a defensive role in portfolios.
"Gold weathers all price environments," Marud said.
Gold Terra Resource Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YGTFF#OTC">YGTFF</a>): Even though gold prices are traveling higher, financing for gold exploration continues to lag, including in Canada, one of the world's most prolific mining jurisdictions.
"Investing in exploration is dying," said Gerald Panneton, CEO of of Gold Terra. "Yellowknife has probably been underexplored for 20 years."
That's the area in Canada's Northwest Territories where Gold Terra is exploring below the underground workings of a mine that was closed in 2003 when much lower gold prices made it unprofitable.
The plan for 2024 is to "drill, drill, drill,"&nbsp;Panneton said. "We'd like to do 10,000 meters."
But the current financing market doesn't allow for that much, he said.
In January, gold financings dropped to $72 million, marking their lowest point in five years,&nbsp;according&nbsp;to S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence. Last month, gold financings rebounded to $198 million, ending a three-month losing streak but remaining relatively low compared with most monthly results over 2022 and 2023, the data provider said.
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Mining Executives Weigh In On Gold Prices, Financing, Projects: 'We're Definitely Glad'

Gold prices surged past $2,220 an ounce during Thursday&#8217;s New York trading session, achieving a new all-time high amid growing anticipation of coordinated interest rate reductions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">by major central banks. </a>
With an 8.5% increase in March 2024, this marks gold&#8217;s best monthly performance since July 2020, when it climbed 10.8% amid substantial monetary and fiscal stimulus efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The robust surge in gold prices has lifted the values of gold mining companies, with the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) climbing about 20% for the month, marking its best monthly performance since November 2020.
Medium-term debt dynamics in Europe and the U.S., alongside increasing domestic political polarization, have spurred central banks to ramp up their gold purchases, according to Bank of America&#8217;s commodities and derivatives strategist Francisco Blanch.
Blanch draws a parallel to the end of USD-gold convertibility in 1971, which heralded a new international monetary system. 
Similarly, he suggests the escalating geopolitical rift between the U.S./European Union and China/Russia, encompassing trade, politics and defense, is at &#8220;the heart of the run up in gold.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Gold Notches Best-Performing Month In Nearly 4 Years </h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="495" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28154131/image-64-1024x495.png" alt="" class="wp-image-269752" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28154131/image-64-1024x495.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28154131/image-64-300x145.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28154131/image-64-768x372.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28154131/image-64-1536x743.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28154131/image-64.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top-Performing Gold Mining Stocks In March 2024</h2>
The top performers within the VanEck Gold Miners ETF portfolio for March 2024 were:
<ul>
<li>Equinox Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQX#NYSE">EQX</a>), with an increase of 49%.</li>
<li>Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDE#NYSE">CDE</a>), rising by 44.2%.</li>
<li>Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMY#NYSE">HMY</a>) and Torex Gold Resources Inc. (OTCPK: TORXF), both up by 42%.</li>
<li>OceanaGold Corporation (OTCPK: OCANF), which saw a 37% increase.</li>
</ul>
The leading performers in the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) portfolio for March 2024 included:
<ul>
<li>Argonaut Gold Inc. (OTCPK: ARNGF), with a gain of 70.65%.</li>
<li>McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUX#NYSE">MUX</a>), which rose by 60.34%.</li>
<li>Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (OTCPK: ASMMF), with an increase of 40.82%.</li>
<li>Gatos Silver, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GATO#NYSE">GATO</a>), closely behind with a 40.48% gain.</li>
<li>Hochschild Mining plc (OTCPK: HCHDF), with a rise of 36.57%.</li>
</ul>
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Gold Prices Rise To All-Time Highs, Mark Best Month In 4 Years: Mining Stocks Rally As Traders Anticipate Windfall Gains

March 2024 has been a golden month for gold mining stocks, marking their best performance in a year. 
The catalyst? A mix of anticipation for lower interest rates and robust demand from central banks sent gold prices — and consequently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mining">gold mining stocks — soaring. </a>
The bullion found support at $2,160 per ounce, hitting all-time highs at $2,222 last week following a dovish Fed meeting, before staging a temporary respite. 
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>), a key barometer for the gold mining industry, saw a robust rally of over 13% this month, setting it on course for its strongest monthly gain since March 2023, when it rose by 17%.
This month, the gold mining sector has outshone all other U.S. industries, surpassing even the performance of semiconductor stocks, as measured by the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NYSE">SMH</a>), and energy services, as indicated by the VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>).
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Gold Miner ETF Eyes The Strongest Monthly Performance In A Year</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="495" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/26114809/image-57-1024x495.png" alt="" class="wp-image-265902" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/26114809/image-57-1024x495.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/26114809/image-57-300x145.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/26114809/image-57-768x372.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/26114809/image-57-1536x743.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/26114809/image-57.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">JP Morgan Sees A Potential &#8216;Golden Era&#8217; For Gold Prices</h1>
Stephen Jury, managing director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, outlined a constructive view on the precious metal&#8217;s future, in his latest investment strategy report. 
Jury pointed to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s anticipated interest rate cuts starting June 2024 as a key driver for gold&#8217;s appreciation in the next 12 months. 
He noted, &#8220;In our opinion, this should set the stage for gold appreciation.&#8221; 
Jury also highlighted the role of geopolitical tensions and the upcoming global elections in 2024, involving countries that represent half of the world&#8217;s population, in driving central bank demand for gold.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Central Banks And Retail Investors: A Bullish Momentum</h1>
With more than 60 countries heading to the polls in 2024 and ongoing regional conflicts, central banks are expected to continue diversifying their reserves into gold, potentially less sensitive to price changes. 
&#8220;A persistent theme of geopolitical tension should continue to drive Central Bank reserve diversification,&#8221; Jury wrote, adding that he expected &#8220;more central banks to add to their buying momentum this year&#8221;
Additionally, Jury anticipated a return of retail ETF investors to the gold market as yields fall, marking an under-owned and under-appreciated investment ripe for appreciation. JP Morgan&#8217;s forecast for gold prices by year-end 2024 stands at $2,250-2,350.
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Gold Mining Stocks Eye Best Month In A Year As 'Golden Era' For The Precious Metal Looms

Gold prices are projected to rise to $2,500-$2,600 per ounce, representing an&nbsp;attractive portfolio hedge for equity investors, according to a Bank of America report published this week. 
As the precious metal surged to fresh record highs following the Fed March meeting, investment and ETF strategist Jared Woodard from Bank of America identified two primary engines driving gold&#8217;s unprecedented rally: its hedging quality <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">and central bank purchases. </a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Gold Hit Record Highs Post-Fed March 2024 Meeting</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="495" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/21115130/image-47-1024x495.png" alt="" class="wp-image-260971" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/21115130/image-47-1024x495.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/21115130/image-47-300x145.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/21115130/image-47-768x372.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/21115130/image-47-1536x743.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/21115130/image-47.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Key Drivers Sending Gold To Record Highs</h1>
&#8220;Gold&nbsp;has the lowest correlation to the S&amp;P 500 of almost any asset class and&nbsp;can act as a haven if inflation reaccelerates or growth slows&nbsp;later this year,&#8221; Woodard wrote.
Woodard highlighted that &#8220;central banks have been hoarding gold like never before,&#8221; accumulating over 2,100&nbsp;tons&nbsp;in the past&nbsp;two&nbsp;years.
The expert also stressed that unlike previous rallies, the current surge in gold&#8217;s value has largely bypassed retail investors. This is evidenced by a 25% drop in total ETF gold holdings, suggesting that prices could have been even higher if retail participation mirrored that of institutional entities.
This gap presents a potential for increased demand, especially if yields decrease, possibly driving prices to the $2500-$2600 range, as predicted by Bank of America technical analyst Paul Ciana.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Preference for Physical Gold ETFs Over Miners</h1>
When considering how to get exposure to gold, Woodard and his team advocate for physical gold ETFs, such as iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>) and SPDR Gold Minishares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>), which are less expensive than 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>). 
Physical gold ETFs are also preferred versus miner ETFs, as the former offers a more stable and direct exposure to the commodity&#8217;s value.
Bank of America showed that in the long timeframe, gold mining ETFs have not kept pace with their physical counterparts, partly due to the presence of mining companies disproportionately affected by downturns, diluting potential gains.
The expert recommended prioritizing mining stocks with a higher ratio of upside to downside beta, such as Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) or Newmont Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), to capitalize on gold&#8217;s positive trajectory while mitigating risk.
In the mining ETFs arena, Bank of America&#8217;s preference is on the iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RING#NYSE">RING</a>) and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) as it &#8220;offers above average risk-adjusted returns and buy-rated stock exposure&#8221; compared to Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGDM#NYSE">SGDM</a>) and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)
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Gold Investors Should Own These ETFs, Says Bank Of America: Why Analysts Expect Gold Spike To $2,600

Gold has been on a tear of late and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/03/37569351/gold-rises-to-all-time-highs-marks-longest-winning-streak-since-july-2000-driven-by">closed at a record high on Friday.</a> An economist said on Friday gold miners have lagged the rally in the yellow metal and could soon play catch-up.
What Happened: Gold&#8217;s record run hasn&#8217;t sparked interest in gold mining stocks, said economist and gold bull Peter Schiff. On Friday, gold futures settled at $2,186.20, up 0.97%. Despite the development, exchange-traded funds comprising gold mining stocks were essentially unchanged in the session. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) ended Friday&#8217;s session up 0.10% $29.64, while the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) fell 0.42% to $35.93, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag"> Benzinga Pro data.</a>
&#8220;An explosive move up can&#8217;t be that far away. So buy the miners before the crowd realizes what&#8217;s going on,&#8221; Schiff said.
Delving into the potential reasons for a lack of reaction among mining stocks, Schiff said it could be due to investors selling these stocks to buy Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETFs.
Schiff also said he expects gold opening with a gap up at $2,200 on Monday. 
&#8220;This is more likely to be the case if Bitcoin crashes over the weekend,&#8221; he said.
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5 Gold Stocks To Keep A Tab On: Given the likelihood of the Federal Reserve reversing its rate hikes, the gold rally could continue. Gold, denominated in the U.S. dollar, shares an inverse relationship with the dollar, which could lose steam when the Fed cuts rates.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/is-gold-a-good-investment">Gold is also a good inflation hedge</a> and could be a go-to asset when inflationary pressure remain stubborn. 
If the yellow metal adds further luster to it and gold miners follow it on the way higher, here&#8217;s a list of stocks that could be worth accumulating:
<ul>
<li>B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTG#NYSE">BTG</a>)</li>
<li>Centerra Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGAU#NYSE">CGAU</a>)</li>
<li>DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRD#NYSE">DRD</a>)</li>
<li>Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>)</li>
<li>Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HL#NYSE">HL</a>)</li>
<li>New Found Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFGC#NYSE">NFGC</a>)</li>
<li>NovaGold Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NG#NYSE">NG</a>)</li>
<li>Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>)</li>
<li>Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SA#NYSE">SA</a>)</li>
<li>Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAND#NYSE">SAND</a>)</li>
</ul>
These stocks were screened based on the following criteria:
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<li>Over $300 million market cap</li>
<li>Average trading volume over 500,000</li>
<li>Analyst rating of &#8220;Buy&#8221; or higher</li>
<li>Average analysts&#8217; price target is 30% above current market price</li>
</ul>
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Gold Stocks Could Gain In Catch-Up Rally, Says Peter Schiff: 'Explosive Move Up Can't Be Far Away'

Precious metals surged once again in response to Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8216;s recent statements hinting at potential monetary policy easing in 2024, contingent upon further positive data on inflation and growing confidence that price pressures will align <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37511027/jerome-powell-hints-at-2024-interest-rate-cuts-awaits-greater-confidence-on-inflation-stocks-reb">with the 2% target.</a>
Gold prices, as gauged by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), soared 0.8% to $2,150/oz during midday trading in New York, surpassing the previous peak of $2,146/oz set in December 2023. The yellow metal is now on track for its seventh consecutive day of gains.
Similarly, silver experienced a notable 2.2% rally, reaching $24.20/oz, its highest level since the end of December 2023. Since the beginning of the month, both gold and silver have seen impressive gains of 5% and 6.4%, respectively.
Treasury yields extended their decline on Wednesday, with the 10-year yield falling to 4.1%, marking its lowest level in a month. Similarly, longer-dated 30-year yields dropped by 5 basis points to 4.25%, the lowest since early February.
The U.S. dollar index (DXY), as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), fell by 0.5%, on track for its worst session in 2024. 
In response to queries regarding the timing of potential Fed rate cuts, Powell remarked, &#8220;We are not expecting inflation to necessarily hit the 2% mark, but we do require further evidence.&#8221; Powell emphasized the anticipation of a continued decline in 12-month inflation readings. 
The Fed Chair dismantled fears of an imminent recession and stated that commercial real estate risks are &#8216;manageable.&#8217;
Markets reflect expectations of four rate cuts by December 2024, with a 73% probability assigned to the first rate cut potentially occurring as early as June.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Gold Prices Reach Record Highs</h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mining Stocks Rally Wednesday</h2>
The significant upticks in both gold and silver sparked a vigorous rally among mining stocks on Wednesday.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) rose 2.5%, poised for a fifth straight days of gains, reaching the highest since mid-January. 
The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) surged 2.4%, showing a similar trend. 
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<td>1-Day %</td>
<td>Market Cap</td>
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<td>Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IE#NYSE">IE</a>)</td>
<td>12.03%</td>
<td>$ 1.05B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Contango Ore, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTGO#NYSE">CTGO</a>)</td>
<td>8.63%</td>
<td>$ 186.97M</td>
</tr>
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<td>Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGZ#NYSE">VGZ</a>)</td>
<td>7.27%</td>
<td>$ 53.25M</td>
</tr>
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<td>Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDE#NYSE">CDE</a>)</td>
<td>6.19%</td>
<td>$ 1.19B</td>
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<td>Austin Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUST#NYSE">AUST</a>)</td>
<td>5.73%</td>
<td>$ 13.15M</td>
</tr>
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<td>DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRD#NYSE">DRD</a>)</td>
<td>4.88%</td>
<td>$ 684.89M</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GORO#NYSE">GORO</a>)</td>
<td>4.70%</td>
<td>$ 24.48м</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYMC#NASDAQ">HYMC</a>)</td>
<td>3.7%</td>
<td>$ 41.31M</td>
</tr>
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<td>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>)</td>
<td>3.61%</td>
<td>$ 55.17B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HL#NYSE">HL</a>)</td>
<td>3.40%</td>
<td>$ 2.43B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Gold Hits All-Time Highs, Silver Rallies To 2024 Peak As Powell Hints At Fed Rate Cuts: 10 Mining Stocks Moving Wednesday

The glittering allure of gold is captivating traders once again, as the precious metal notches its fourth consecutive day of gains. 
Gold prices have surged past the $2,040 per troy ounce (.oz) mark on Tuesday, a level not seen since the early <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/gold">days of May 2023.</a>
The bullion, as closely monitored through the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) is now within spitting distance of its all-time highs at $2,081, briefly hit during the volatile session on May 4, 2023. It&#8217;s even creeping closer to its highest closing price ever recorded, hitting $2,063 back in August 2020.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Gold Prices Are On Track To Retest Prior Peaks </h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gold On The Rise: 5 Forces at Play</h2>
<ul>
<li>Broader Dollar Weakness: The greenback&#8217;s weakness has lent significant support to gold. The U.S. dollar index (DXY), as tracked by the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), has fallen below 103 levels on Tuesday, reaching lows last seen in mid-August. </li>
<li>Fed&#8217;s Tone Shifts: One of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s most fervent hawkish members, Gov. Christopher J. Waller, has surprisingly taken a dovish stance during his address to the American Enterprise Institute on Tuesday: &#8220;Inflation rates are moving along pretty much like I thought,&#8221; Waller declared. He expressed growing confidence that current policy measures are well-positioned to slow down the economy and bring inflation back to the 2% target. Notably, he was also &#8220;reasonably confident&#8221; this can be achieved without a significant spike in the unemployment rate, which currently stands at 3.9%. Waller suggested that if the decline in inflation persists over several months, rate cuts could become a reality. </li>
<li>Rising Fed Rate Cut Bets: Following Waller&#8217;s remarks on Tuesday, the market has responded with increased bets on rate cuts in 2024. The CME Group&#8217;s Fedwatch tool, which gauges market-implied probabilities of future policy rates, now indicates a nearly 65% chance of a rate cut as early as May 2024. Traders are also estimating at least four rate cuts by December 2024, assigning a probability of 69%. </li>
<li>Treasury Yields Tumble: Gold&#8217;s primary enemies in financial markets, the yields on U.S. Treasury bonds, which offer a consistent and predictable return that the bullion cannot provide, are now less of a worry. The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yields have fallen by 22 basis points to 4.74% over the past two sessions, hitting levels last observed in early August. The yields of the 10-year Treasury note has also declined to 4.35%, the lowest since mid-September. </li>
<li>Improving Investment Demand: Investor demand, a previously dormant factor in 2022, is now beginning to tilt in favor of gold prices. The SPDR Gold Trust, the largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking gold, has seen $1.5 billion in net inflows during November, marking the most robust monthly influx since March 2022.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Further Implications Of A Gold Price&#8217;s Rally</h2>
The surge in gold prices was propelling gold mining stocks upward.
On Tuesday, the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) showcased a remarkable 4.5% gain, while the leveraged Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2XShares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUGT#NYSE">NUGT</a>) surged impressively by 8.8%. In addition, junior gold miners, tracked by the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>), recorded a solid 3.7% increase.
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Among Tuesday&#8217;s top-performing gold miners were Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFI#NYSE">GFI</a>), AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AU#NYSE">AU</a>), and Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>), with gains of 9%, 7.5% and 6.5%, respectively.
Notably, Benzinga recently conducted a virtual event focused on the outlook for the metal industry. You can revisit this insightful discussion in the YouTube clip provided below.
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NUGT

Gold Price Nears All-Time Highs As Market Confidence In Fed Rate Cuts Grows, Igniting Gold Miners Rally

A fundamental gauge in the world of finance and economics has just provided a signal not to be underestimated. We are talking about the gold-to-copper ratio, which can offer valuable insights into the overall health of the global <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/economics">economy and financial markets. </a>
This ratio represents the strength of a safe-haven asset, such as gold, which tends to rise during periods of market and economic turmoil, in comparison to copper, often considered a barometer for industrial production and seen as the driving force behind global economic growth. 
In practice, it indicates how many pounds of copper one ounce of gold can purchase.
As highlighted by SentimenTrader on social media platform X, the &#8220;copper-to-gold ratio has recently crossed a crucial threshold, signaling positive prospects for metals and mining.&#8221;
When examining the chart, this indicator surpassed the value of 544 on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since the end of May 2023.
The ratio is now approaching a significant resistance zone, marked by a triple-top pattern that occurred in December 2020, July 2022, and May 2023.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is Gold Rising? </h2>
The conflict in the Middle East has so far benefited two commodities: gold and oil. While the increase in oil prices is primarily due to rising geopolitical and supply risks in the region, what has garnered more attention in recent weeks is the surge in gold prices. 
This is because not only has the price of gold risen by 6% since Hamas carried out terrorist attacks on Oct. 7, but it has also done so while Treasury yields and the dollar were on the rise, breaking its usual negative correlation with these variables.
According to Otavio Costa, a partner and macro strategist at Crescat Capital, gold appears to be on a path toward reaching $2,000 per ounce again, indicating the potential for a significant breakout that could mark the beginning of another long-term cycle. Costa referenced a statement made by Ray Dalio: &#8220;If you don&#8217;t own gold, you know neither history nor economics.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Gold approaching $2,000/oz again, now poised for a historical break out that could mark the beginning of another long-term cycle. Ray Dalio put it succinctly: &quot;If you don&#39;t own gold, you know neither history nor economics&quot; <a href="https://t.co/FZSBCo7FZm">pic.twitter.com/FZSBCo7FZm</a>
&mdash; Otavio (Tavi) Costa (@TaviCosta) <a href="https://twitter.com/TaviCosta/status/1714613164485300432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Miners Outperformed</h2>
Gold miners have emerged as the top-performing industry in October.
Both the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) have seen impressive gains of 9.5% and 7.5%, respectively. 
These returns outshine those of any other U.S. industry, including Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production, as indicated by the SPDR Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>), which has posted a 3.3% increase.
Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFI#NYSE">GFI</a>) has emerged as the best-performing stock in the GDX thus far in October, up 31%. 
Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMY#NYSE">HMY</a>) has been the top performer among junior gold miners, up 29% this month. 
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We performed a screening of medium-cap ETFs, defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) between $2 billion and $10 billion &#8211; to determine what funds had the largest positive and negative returns on the week, according to data from <a href="http://etfdb.com">etfdb.com</a>. Only non-leveraged funds were considered.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Winners</h2>
SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>)
XOP is up 6.53% over the trailing week.
The SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF offers exposure to the exploration and production sub-sector of the domestic oil market. Like many of State Street's products, it is equal weighted, making it a balanced option.
The fund has $3.64 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.35%. XOP has holdings in 60 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 25.60% of the fund.
The fund's largest holdings are Range Resources Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) and Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) making up 2.71% and 2.63% of the fund, respectively.
XOP is up 11.52% YTD.
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)
GDXJ was up 6.47% on the week.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF provides exposure to the gold mining industry. The performance of the underlying equities tends to correlate to the spot price of gold, making this a sort of indirect investment in gold itself, although this is not a one-to-one correlation.
GDXJ has $3.65 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.52%. The fund has holdings in 94 companies, with the 94 largest comprising 43.53% of the fund.
The fund's largest holdings are Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>) and Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>) making up 6.94% and 6.64% of the fund, respectively.
YTD, GDXJ is down 4.94%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h2>
iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHI#NYSE">IHI</a>)
IHI is down 5.54% on the week.
The iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF focuses on the oft-overlooked device section of the healthcare sector. Devices tend to be a more steady bet than pharmaceuticals as the approval pipeline tends to be less of a gamble.
IHI has $5.05 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.40%. The fund has holdings in 56 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 71.84% of the fund. Its largest holdings are Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) making up 17.44% and 10.61%, respectively.&nbsp;
IHI is down 13.37%, YTD.
ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>)
ARKK was down 3.67% on the week.
The ARK Innovation ETF is Cathie Wood's flagship ETF. The fund invests in "disruptive" companies defined as those companies that introduce a technologically enabled new product or service that potentially changes the way the world works.
ARKK has $7.00 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.75%. The fund has holdings in 32 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 61.79% of the fund.
The fund's largest holdings are Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Coinbase Global, Inc. Class A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) making up 10.35% and 8.00% of the fund, respectively.
YTD, ARKK is up 21.90%.
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We performed a screening of medium-cap ETFs, defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) between $2 billion and $10 billion &#8211; to determine what funds had the largest positive and negative returns on the week, according to data from <a href="http://etfdb.com">etfdb.com</a>. Only non-leveraged funds were considered.
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)
GDXJ was up 8.24% on the week.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF provides exposure to the gold mining industry. The performance of the underlying equities tends to correlate to the spot price of gold, making this a sort of indirect investment in gold itself, although this is not a one-to-one correlation.
GDXJ has $3.65 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.52%. The fund has holdings in 53 companies, with the 94 largest comprising 43.53% of the fund.
The fund's largest holdings are Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KGC#NYSE">KGC</a>) and Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>) making up 6.74% and 6.73% of the fund, respectively.
YTD, GDXJ is down 6.40%.
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>)
KWEB is up 8.03% on the week.
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF offers pure-play exposure to Chinese software and information technology stocks. These companies directly compete with the FANG+ behemoths that dominate the US market.
KWEB has $5.54 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.69%. The fund has holdings in 32 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 61.85% of the fund.
The fund's largest holdings are PDD Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (HKG: 9988) making up 10.44% and 8.75% of the fund, respectively.
YTD, KWEB is down 5.10%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h2>
iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHI#NYSE">IHI</a>)
DBC is down 2.83% on the week.
The iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF focuses on the oft-overlooked device section of the healthcare sector. Devices tend to be a more steady bet than pharmaceuticals as the approval pipeline tends to be less of a gamble.
DBC has $5.05 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.40%. The fund has holdings in 56 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 71.84% of the fund. Its largest holdings are Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) making up 17.40% and 10.72%, respectively.&nbsp;
DBC is down 11.43%, YTD.
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VDC#NYSE">VDC</a>)
VDC is down 1.87% on the week.
The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF offers exposure to one of the safest sectors of the US economy, consumer staples.
VDC has $6.36 billion in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.10%. The fund has holdings in 107 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 60.70% of the fund. Its largest holdings are Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) and Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) making up 12.61% and 8.24%, respectively.&nbsp;
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The July jobs report issued Friday delivered mixed takeaways for the market, although it confirmed an overall <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/23/08/33573419/julys-mixed-jobs-report-payrolls-miss-estimates-unemployment-rate-dips-wages-surp">healthy U.S. labor market.</a>
On one hand, the pace of nonfarm payrolls growth fell short of forecasts in July, with 187,000 jobs gained compared to the expected 200,000. On the other hand, the jobless rate fell to 3.5%, exceeding expectations of 3.6%. Wages increased at a monthly pace of 0.4% and an annual rate of 4.4%, which was faster than expected.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Biden, Fed Governor On July&#8217;s Jobs Report</h2>
The market interpreted the jobs report in a dovish manner, lowering expectations for potential interest rate hikes in September. Market-derived probabilities put the chance of a 25-basis-point hike in September at 13%, down from 19% before the report was issued Friday morning. 
President Joe Biden applauded the job market data, emphasizing that the share of working-age Americans with jobs has reached a 20-year high. He attributes this positive trend to the effects of his economic policies, often referred to as &#8220;Bidenomics.&#8221;
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said the Fed is likely to remain into restrictive territory well into 2024 and said he is unsurprised wages remain strong.
Five stocks from the Russell 1000 index (large-cap) and five exchange-traded funds had substantial price action in the opening minutes of trading Friday as a result of jobs data and the movement in interest rates, as well as statements regarding quarterly corporate results.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5 Stocks Rallying On Friday</h2>
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<li>Atlassian Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) surged by an impressive 19% as the company massively surpassed Street&#8217;s estimates in the last quarter, prompting Barclays to raise its price target from $165 to $195.</li>
<li>Natera Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NYSE">NTRA</a>) soared 16% after delivering better-than-expected results in the second quarter. </li>
<li>Universal Display Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLED#NASDAQ">OLED</a>) rose 11% following its stronger-than-expected earnings and revenues, with both Needham and Deutsche Bank raising their price targets.</li>
<li>Cloudflare, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NASDAQ">NET</a>) experienced a 10% rally after it reported stronger-than-anticipated earnings, leading Needham to increase the price target from $75 to $85. </li>
<li>Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) gained nearly 10%, achieving its strongest daily performance since November 2022 due to a surprise EPS and revenue beat in the last quarter.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5 ETFs Rallying On Friday</h2>
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<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) saw a notable 2.2% increase in stocks within the consumer discretionary sector, largely driven by a surge in the ETF&#8217;s heavyweight, Amazon.</li>
<li>VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) experienced a boost of 1.8% in response to rising gold prices that were fueled by a declining dollar.</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWW#NYSE">EWW</a>) surged 1.7%, aided by a 1% increase in the value of the Mexican peso. </li>
<li>First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>) rose 1.2%, led by Amazon, Cloudflare and Atlassian. </li>
<li>iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Market Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMB#NYSE">EMB</a>) recorded an impressive 1% gain, marking its best daily performance of the week. A lower U.S. dollar and declining Treasury yields contributed to the strength of emerging market bonds.</li>
</ul>
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In the latest virtual conference presented by Benzinga, three outstanding experts and industry professionals gathered to explore the prospects of a new <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/#virtual-events">&#8220;Supercycle&#8221; for gold miners. </a>
Delving into crucial factors affecting the performance of gold mining stocks, they discussed Fed interest rates, market valuations, geopolitics, ESG and technological innovation in the industry. 
In the first part, Imaru Casanova, a portfolio manager for Gold and Precious Metals at VanEck, highlighted the potential bullish catalysts for gold miners and presented her top stock recommendations. 
Taylor McKenna, CFA and an analyst at Kopernik Global Investors, emphasized the value of gold mining stocks and discussed the application of AI technologies. 
Luke Norman, co-founder and executive chairman at US Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAU#NYSE">USAU</a>), offered insights into the gold mining exploration side and the permitting cycle.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">VanEck Sees Attractive Valuations In The Gold Mining Industry</h2>
VanEck&#8217;s Casanova expressed optimism about the outlook for gold miners, citing the end of the Fed tightening cycle as a potential bullish catalyst. 
With strong global support in the current environment, gold miners are poised to demonstrate their leverage with higher gold prices. Casanova highlighted the historically low multiples at which gold mining stocks are currently trading, coupled with controlled balance sheet costs, generate an attractive investment opportunity.
&#8220;When gold traded at these levels (around $1,970) in the past, stocks in the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>) or VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>) index were trading 15-20% higher,&#8221; Casanova said. 
Regarding top stock recommendations, Casanova identified Endeavor Mining PLC (OTCPK: EDVMF), Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>), and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEM#NYSE">AEM</a>). She emphasized that VanEck&#8217;s current price forecast for gold is $2,075 per ounce in the next 12 months, which offers a compelling case for diversification and growth in the gold mining sector.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kopernik Global Investors Is Bullish On Smaller Miners </h2>
Kopernik Global Investors&#8217; McKenna expressed strong conviction in gold mining, pointing out the attractive valuations the sector offers. McKenna discussed the opportunity in smaller companies within the industry such as Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SA#NYSE">SA</a>), International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THM#NYSE">THM</a>), and Western Copper and Gold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRN#NYSE">WRN</a>), which trade at even cheaper valuations than big miners but carry higher risk.
Among the majors he highlighted is Barrick Gold Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOLD#NYSE">GOLD</a>) offers attractive valuations as it shows an all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) of $1,400 an ounce, positioning the company for significant potential if gold prices continue to rise.
McKenna also stressed the importance of scrutinizing management teams and incentives, and he shared insights into how AI technologies, such as driverless trucks for mining, are being employed to boost productivity and reduce environmental impact.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Gold Corp&#8217;s Vision for the Greenest Mine in North America</h2>
US Gold Corp.&#8217;s Norman shed light on the gold mining exploration and permitting cycle. He emphasized that smaller companies involved in gold exploration often become investment vehicles for larger corporations in the sector. Norman provided an overview of US Gold Corp.&#8217;s primary project, the CK Gold project, and its location just outside Cheyenne, Wyoming.
&#8220;Navigating the permitting process in North America can be challenging, with federal agencies causing bottlenecks,&#8221; Norman said. 
Norman did highlight the advantage of working with the state of Wyoming, which has set a mandate for a more streamlined permitting timeline. 
Despite trading at a significant market discount due to perceived permitting challenges, US Gold Corp. has 1.5 million ounces of reserves in the ground, and its all-in-sustaining costs are projected at $800 per ounce. 
Norman believed the in-situ value of reserves in the ground should place U.S. Gold Corp&#8217;s market cap to about $300 million, while the company is currently trading at about $40 million market cap. Norman highlighted how ESG became a hugely important factor in the business and he aspired to develop the greenest mine in North America.
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