Gold Rush Begins As Fed Hints At Rate Cuts: 5 Mining Stocks Glitter With Over 30% Rally This Month
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Gold prices surged to over $2,200 per ounce, influenced by the Federal Reserve's indication of interest rate cuts, leading to a 30% rally in several gold mining stocks. Bank of America analysts favor gold as a trade for 2024, citing its hedge status, central bank accumulations, and potential ETF investor increases. Despite gold's rise, some mining stocks like the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) lag behind. Bank of America identifies undervalued stocks such as Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU), B2Gold Corp. (BTG), Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD), and Newmont Corp. (NEM), recommending stocks with high upside beta ratios.
March 22, 2024 | 3:56 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF is down 3% YTD, underperforming against the 8% gain in spot gold prices.
GDX's underperformance compared to the spot gold price indicates potential short-term negative impact, especially as investors might seek direct exposure to gold or more accurately valued mining stocks.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
B2Gold Corp. is identified as undervalued in comparison to the current gold price.
BTG's identification as undervalued by analysts suggests potential for price correction upwards as the market adjusts to the current gold price environment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Centerra Gold Inc. is highlighted as undervalued by Bank of America, priced as if gold were at $1,240 per ounce.
CGAU's undervaluation, as noted by Bank of America, suggests a strong upside potential, especially with gold prices significantly higher than the $1,240/oz CGAU is priced at.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Barrick Gold Corp. recommended by Bank of America for its high ratio of upside beta to downside beta.
GOLD's recommendation based on its beta ratio indicates a strong potential for gains, especially in a bullish gold market, making it an attractive investment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Newmont Corp. is advised for investment by Bank of America, highlighting its undervaluation.
NEM's undervaluation and recommendation by analysts signal a strong investment opportunity, particularly with gold's current upward trend.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90