Gold Shines Brighter Than AI-Driven Semiconductor Stocks: 7 Mining Stocks To Watch With The Ore At Record Highs
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Gold prices surged past $2,160 per troy ounce, leading to an 8-session gain streak and outperforming AI-driven semiconductor stocks like NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) and the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX). The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) saw a 15% increase since late February, with inflows of over $350 million. Gold miners' attractive valuations and technical signals suggest a potential bull market. Top performing mining stocks include Genesis Minerals Limited (GSISF), Torex Gold Resources Inc. (TORXF), Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE), OceanaGold Corporation (OCANF), AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU), DRDGOLD Limited (DRD), and Perseus Mining Limited (PMNXF).
March 07, 2024 | 9:30 pm
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NVIDIA Corp. was outperformed by gold and gold mining stocks despite the AI hype.
NVIDIA's underperformance compared to gold and gold mining stocks could lead to short-term negative sentiment among investors, especially those looking for value investments.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) did not lead the market, overshadowed by the surge in gold prices.
The surge in gold prices and the performance of gold mining stocks overshadowed the semiconductor sector, potentially impacting SOXX's short-term attractiveness.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) saw an 18.75% price change MTD, highlighting its strong position in the gold market.
AU's MTD price change reflects its strong market position and the positive impact of rising gold prices on its performance.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) saw a 22.01% price change MTD, indicating robust performance in the gold mining industry.
CDE's significant MTD price change suggests robust performance and potential for continued positive momentum in the gold mining sector.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) experienced an 18.67% price change MTD, showcasing its robust performance in the gold mining sector.
DRD's MTD price change indicates strong performance and potential for continued growth in the buoyant gold market.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) surged 15% since late February, with significant inflows, indicating strong investor interest in gold mining.
The significant surge and inflows into GDX reflect strong investor interest and confidence in the gold mining sector, likely leading to continued positive momentum in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Genesis Minerals Limited (GSISF) saw a 25.33% price change MTD, indicating strong performance among gold mining stocks.
GSISF's significant MTD price change reflects its strong performance and potential for continued growth amidst the rising gold prices.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
OceanaGold Corporation (OCANF) experienced a 19.56% price change MTD, underscoring its strong performance amid rising gold prices.
OCANF's performance is indicative of the strong demand and positive sentiment in the gold mining sector, driven by rising gold prices.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Perseus Mining Limited (PMNXF) saw a 17.95% price change MTD, indicating strong performance in the gold mining industry.
PMNXF's significant MTD price change reflects its strong performance and the positive outlook for gold mining stocks amid rising gold prices.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Torex Gold Resources Inc. (TORXF) experienced a 23.24% price change MTD, showcasing its strong position in the gold mining sector.
TORXF's notable MTD price increase highlights its strong market position and potential for further gains in the context of rising gold prices.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80