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Can Gold Make a New High in 2026?

After falling 29.7% from the late January 2026 record high to the June 30, 2026, low, gold has been trading at the low end of the 2026 trading range around $4,000 per ounce, which is becoming a pivot point. While some of the leading financial institutions continue to forecast new…

Barchart · Aug 11

Gold Is In A Bear Market — But These ETFs Are Built For Exactly This

As gold enters a bear market, investors aren’t abandoning the metal—they’re changing how they own it. Option-income ETFs are emerging as an alternative to traditional bullion funds amid heightened volatility.

Benzinga · Jul 9

Is the Current Consolidation in Gold Healthy?

Gold has been in a bearish trend since reaching its record high of $5,626.80 per ounce on January 29, 2026. While the short-term chart remains bearish, the long-term chart is bullish, creating uncertainty about the commodity's future path of least resistance, which is also a financial asset.

Barchart · Jul 2

A ‘Golden’ Way to Trade the Volatility in Gold Prices for Low Risk, High Reward

GLD is a prime candidate for a collar — owning the shares, buying a protective put, and selling a covered call.

Barchart · Mar 31

3 Ways to Play Gold Amid the Ongoing Middle East Conflict

The Iran war may change investors' approach to gold, and these three ETFs are a good place to start for those looking to capitalize on new opportunities.

MarketBeat · Mar 13

The Best Precious Metals ETFs to Buy for Portfolio Protection

Precious metals ETFs provide a hedge against monetary debasement and exposure to industrial-related tailwinds from emerging markets.

Kiplinger · Feb 6

3 Red‑Hot ETFs With Unusual Put Options Activity — Grab the Income and the Upside

In Wednesday’s trading, 32 unusually active put options for ETFs had Vol/OI ratios of 10 or higher. Three of the ETFs are on a major roll over the past month. Sell their puts for income and growth.

Barchart · Jan 29

Why You Should Play Record Gold Prices with the GLD ETF

With gold near record highs and policy, currency, and geopolitical risks pushing investors toward hard assets, GLD offers a simple way to ride or hedge the bull market.

Barchart · Jan 19

Don’t Chase Gold. Use This Options Trade to Earn Income Instead

Gold is surging. Cash-secured puts offer a way to earn income while potentially buying GLD at a discount during the precious metals bull run.

Barchart · Jan 15

Gold to $5,000? What Bank of America and UBS Have to Say

Bank of America sees a credible pathway for gold prices to surge higher in the coming year as supportive macroeconomic drivers remain firmly intact.

MarketBeat · Nov 29, 2025