State Street's 2026 Outlook Exposes Why Most Investors Still Underweight Gold After Its 50% Rally

State Street's 2026 Global ETF Outlook revisits its prior-year forecasts and flags a finding most investors glossed over: precious metals returned roughly 50% in 2025, and US precious metals ETFs now hold about $310 billion in assets.

24/7 Wall Street • May 6, 2026

These 3 Under-The-Radar Gold ETFs Are Much Better Than GLD

The SPDR Gold Trust ( NYSEARCA :GLD ) is the most popular option on the market, and if you're invested in gold, you likely own it.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 17, 2026

Why Is Gold Crashing During War? 3 Reasons I'm Buying The Selloff

Gold's recent decline during geopolitical turmoil is a function of liquidity-driven selling, not a failure of its safe-haven status. Gold underperforms during supply-shock inflation and high real yields, as opportunity costs rise and forced liquidations occur. The current selloff is Phase 2 of a historical pattern; explosive gold recovery (Phase 3) typically follows once liquidity stress abates.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 31, 2026

Sell The S&P 500 And Buy Gold Mining Stocks

We think the recent correction in gold mining stocks presents a timely buying opportunity. The 2-year yield has risen the most, up a full 50 basis points, reversing the recent inversion at the short end of the curve.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 23, 2026

After the 2025 Gold Rush: What's Next for ETFs?

Gold prices enjoyed a steady upward march last year to notch a gain of 70% — the highest annual return in 45 years. After setting 53 straight all-time highs, advisors are rightly asking if the “easy money” has already been made.

ETF Trends • Mar 10, 2026

3 Best Gold ETF Picks for 2026

Cost is a primary consideration when choosing between gold ETFs. The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) are the most popular.

The Motley Fool • Dec 19, 2025

Gold Gearing Up for Another Solid Run? ETFs to Ride the Trend

Gold's rally shows no signs of fading. With rate cuts looming, dollar weakening and bullish forecasts in sight, here are the ETFs that investors can use to ride the trend.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 18, 2025

Gold Comfortably Outperforms Market YTD: ETFs to Consider

Gold's 54% surge puts ETFs like GLD in focus as investors seek refuge from market volatility and rising macro risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 19, 2025

ETFs to Consider as Gold Jumps to 2-Week High

A weaker dollar, rate-cut bets and persistent uncertainty are fueling gold's rally, lifting demand for ETFs like GLD and GDX.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

Gold Price Dips: Is This a Good Time to Invest in Gold ETFs?

The price of gold has been on a spectacular run lately, hitting back-to-back record highs over the past two weeks and surging past the $4,300 per ounce mark on Oct. 17. Earlier in the session, gold was on track for its biggest weekly gain since September 2008, when the global market faced a financial crisis due to the collapse of Lehman Brothers (as reported by Reuters).

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 20, 2025