With Iran Sending Gold Over $5,000, the Best Gold Stocks and ETFs to Buy Now

Gold reached an all-time high near $5,400 following reports of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile sites, threatening oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 5, 2026

The Pivot in Portfolios: What to Watch as VanEck Takes Stage at Exchange

As we navigate the first quarter of 2026, advisor interest is increasingly shifting toward traditional hedges and quality-oriented products. VanEck, a pioneer in thematic and hard-asset investing, has seen its lineup take center stage as market participants grapple with a shifting macro environment.

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There is still plenty of upside in the mining sector as bull market euphoria has yet to materialize, says Soar Financial CEO

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Kitco • Mar 4, 2026

This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift

This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

Gold And Silver Miners Are Printing Money

Rising gold and silver prices in 2025–2026 have driven a step-change in mining company profits and cash flow. Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF returned 184.02% in 2025, far outpacing spot metals prices. Miners' net profit margins now rival tech giants, with cash flows accelerating—Newmont Mining's free cash flow rose 150% year-over-year.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

Gold And Its Miners: The Structural Bull Market Isn't Over

Gold and gold mining ETFs remain a 'buy' as structural drivers—central bank buying, de-dollarization, and fiscal deficits—support sustained high gold prices. Miners like Agnico Eagle, Newmont, and Kinross are generating record free cash flow, strengthening balance sheets, and increasing shareholder returns. Despite a 65% gold rally in 2025, miners still trade at valuations assuming lower gold prices, presenting a valuation gap and further upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 24, 2026

GDX Gold or SLVP Silver: Which ETF Should You Buy Now?

Both funds focus on metals miners, but SLVP emphasizes silver while GDX targets gold. SLVP is less expensive and yields more, but GDX is much larger and more liquid.

The Motley Fool • Feb 22, 2026

Gold Mining ETFs Spark Interest Amid Dominant Results

To say that the gold rally has captured significant investor interest over the past few months would likely be no understatement.  After all, the precious metal, much like its silver compatriot, is currently seeing its value pushed higher due to ongoing geopolitical worries.

ETF Trends • Feb 20, 2026

Safety No Longer? ETF Volatility in China Grips Gold

Gold has always been one of the go-to assets when stomach-churning volatility forces queasy investors into safe havens. However, recent volatility has been challenging that safe haven narrative, and one of the drivers has been speculative trading activity in China ETFs.

ETF Trends • Feb 17, 2026

GDX vs. SIL: The Pros and Cons of Gold and Silver Miner ETFs

SIL and GDX both target mining stocks but differ sharply in metal exposure, with SIL focused on silver and GDX on gold GDX charges a lower expense ratio and holds more companies, while SIL has outperformed on one-year total return as of Feb. 6, 2026 SIL experienced a steeper maximum drawdown over five years, suggesting higher historical risk than GDX These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Feb 14, 2026