Gold Mining Stocks Eye Best Month In A Year As 'Golden Era' For The Precious Metal Looms
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Gold mining stocks have experienced their best month in a year during March 2024, driven by anticipation of lower interest rates and strong demand from central banks. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) rallied over 13%, outperforming other U.S. industries. JP Morgan predicts a 'Golden Era' for gold, with prices expected to rise due to anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and geopolitical tensions. Central banks and retail investors are showing increased interest in gold, with JP Morgan forecasting gold prices to reach $2,250-2,350 by the end of 2024.
March 26, 2024 | 5:25 pm
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The VanEck Oil Services ETF (OIH) was also outperformed by the gold mining sector in March 2024, according to the article.
OIH's mention alongside SMH as being outperformed by the gold mining sector indicates a relative underperformance, highlighting the exceptional strength of the gold sector's rally.
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The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) was mentioned as being outperformed by the gold mining sector in March 2024.
SMH's mention as being outperformed by the gold mining sector suggests a comparative underperformance in the short term, especially in the context of gold's significant rally.
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The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) saw a significant rally of over 13% in March 2024, indicating strong performance in the gold mining sector.
The rally in GDX is directly attributed to the anticipation of lower interest rates and robust demand from central banks, which are expected to continue driving gold prices and, by extension, gold mining stocks.
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