Tag Archives: mining stocks

Over the past five years, gold and gold-related ETFs have experienced significant fluctuations due to economic events, changing interest rates, and shifting market sentiment. This article reviews the performance of gold, the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ). Gold rose by over 60%, while GLD closely mirrored this increase. In contrast, GDX and GDXJ significantly underperformed, with GDX up only 30% and GDXJ up just 12%. This analysis highlights the varying risks and returns associated with different gold-related investments.

No matter which gold miner you buy, you are going to expose yourself to some risk. Further complicating the issue, the least risky companies are nearly always overvalued on a purely quantitative basis. However, there are 6 ways that an investor can mitigate the risk associated with investment in mining stocks and they are outlined in this article.

There is compelling evidence that the gold mining sector is either at, or very close to, a major bottom, and the chances are high that the sector will rally strongly this year. Here's why.

There is an idea floating about to stimulate the economy via providing cash directly to consumers. It may just be a trial balloon at this point, but I expect the idea to gain traction. Here's why.

Precious metals shares are breaking out again after a brief consolidation. It’s time to channel your inner Old Turkey, realize this is a bull market and act accordingly.

The U.S. Dollar Index has fallen through support at 80 once again. If this current decline trend continues it will drop below 79.20 for the first time in nearly two years. This could pave the way for a deeper decline below the 76 level and signal a continuation of the downtrend that started in 2002.

Since the start of June, typically the worst month for precious metals when looking at seasonal charts, gold is up $75 or 6% and silver is up over $2 or 11% while many of the mining stocks that we track are up 30% or more in the past 3 weeks. Prices normally start to gain momentum after June and close the year very strongly so, while a pullback tomorrow would not be surprising, I believe the trend will be towards higher prices for the remainder of the year.

Investing in natural resources and precious metals is attractive today because the sector is so much cheaper than it was three years ago.

Investing in natural resources and precious metals is attractive today because the sector is so much cheaper than it was three years ago. Many of the stocks are trading at a 90 percent discount to their prices in 2011. For a contrarian investor, I believe that we are seeing a historic opportunity now.

There is no need to beat around the bush: junior mining stocks have bottomed. The bear market is over...The evidence is compelling and is growing by the day.