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As of 2025, gold has significantly outperformed the S&P 500 across 1-year, 3-year, and year-to-date periods, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty regarding fiat currencies. Demand for gold remains resilient, with prices nearing a potential breakout above $317.50 on the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) and $3,475 in gold futures.
Several leading gold mining stocks also display strong performance, each holding a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Notable mentions include Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), Kinross Gold (KGC), AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU), and Aris Mining Corporation (ARMN), all of which have impressive earnings growth forecasts. For instance, Aris Mining projects a revenue increase of 56% this year, while Kinross Gold sees an expected earnings growth rate of 21.2% annually over the next three to five years.
Finally, the current geopolitical landscape, including factors such as the Russia–Ukraine conflict and tensions between the U.S. and China, continues to support gold as a safe haven asset. The gold market’s ongoing resilience is further evidenced by institutional interest and the technical formation of bullish patterns in gold prices.
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