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Gold Price Surge in 2025
Gold has surged by 53% year-to-date in 2025, significantly outperforming major U.S. stock market indexes, with the S&P 500 rising by 15% and the Nasdaq-100 by 20%. The rally is attributed to heightened political uncertainty and soaring government debt in the U.S., which has reached a record $37.8 trillion.
Gold as an Inflation Hedge
Investors are increasingly turning to gold as a hedge against inflation and government spending. The SPDR Gold Trust, the largest gold ETF with $131 billion in assets, is seen as a practical investment option, allowing for easy trading without the complexities of physical gold ownership. This ETF has an expense ratio of 0.4% annually.
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