What Newmont's Outperformance and Extreme Short Data Reveal About Gold

After peaking earlier this year, precious metals have ground through a dull, downward stretch that has pushed investor sentiment to extreme bearishness.

Benzinga • Oct 26, 2026

iShares SLVP vs VanEck GDX: Which Miners ETF Wins

iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF offers a lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than VanEck Gold Miners ETF. VanEck Gold Miners ETF is a significantly larger fund with over $26.8 billion in assets under management focusing on gold miners.

The Motley Fool • Oct 14, 2026

Gold: Soft Debt Default Using Inflation

I maintain a Strong Buy on gold, expecting it to outperform its last cycle's 210% gain as it reasserts its role as a global reserve asset. Gold's bullish thesis is underpinned by accelerating M2 money supply, persistent US deficit spending, and the likelihood of an 'inflate-away-the-debt' policy. International trust erosion in the US dollar, surging US trade deficits, and global central bank gold accumulation—especially by China—further support XAU's upside.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 2026

Which Precious Metals ETF Is the Better Buy: abrdn's Silver SIVR or VanEck's Gold Miners GDX?

The abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF provides direct exposure to the silver spot price, whereas the VanEck Gold Miners ETF invests in mining company equities. VanEck Gold Miners ETF provides a dividend yield and equity diversification, while the silver fund offers no income and higher historical volatility.

The Motley Fool • Oct 11, 2026

GDX Vs. SGDM Is A Draw, Gold Miners Are A Buy

I reaffirm my bullish stance on VanEck Gold Miners ETF, maintaining a buy rating due to strong structural and technical drivers; the fundamental thesis is not changed from July. GDX and Sprott Gold Miners ETF are fundamentally similar; SGDM's factor screen offers marginal differences, but not enough to warrant switching despite a strong case being made. Sprott's screen shifts weight from larger firms to mid-tier miners; it picks miners with stronger cash flows, but royalty firms with weaker flows make up more of SGDM.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 12, 2026

GLD, GDX, and GDXJ Are 3 Ways to Bet on Gold. The Same Move Can Produce Wildly Different Returns

Choosing between GLD, GDX, and GDXJ feels like splitting hairs until a single market move exposes just how differently these three gold funds can treat your portfolio. The fund you pick matters far more than most investors realize.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 9, 2026

Gold ETF Down 13% in Six Months: 4 Bullish Reasons for Long Term

Gold's recent decline may offer long-term investors an opportunity as rate, central-bank and diversification tailwinds remain intact.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2026

Gold Mining Stocks: Winners And Losers At The Beginning Of Q4 2026

Gold mining stocks did much better in Q3 2026 than in Q2 2026, but major losses towards the end mean they start Q4 2026 on a weak note. The sector has see-sawed because of alternating developments in the energy markets, specifically as it relates to the perceived impact on monetary policy. There is a scenario where the current unfavorable environment could develop into a favorable one for gold miners, but it is not a guaranteed one.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 8, 2026

I'm Betting Big On These Discounted Proven Outperformers

The market is offering several proven long-term total return outperformers at a clear discount today. I detail two opportunities that have very strong underlying fundamentals and long-term growth potential. I also share the risks involved.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 7, 2026

The Next Big Move In Interest Rates: How I'm Buying The Dividend Sell-Off

Dividend stocks are under pressure from rising long-term interest rates. What matters most in the near term is where interest rates are headed next. I detail the factors at play and where I think the best risk-adjusted places to allocate capital today are.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2026