Gold ETFs Poised For Liftoff: Can The Fed's Rate Cut Propel Prices To New Heights?
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
Gold ETFs, including SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU), are gaining momentum as the U.S. Federal Reserve considers an aggressive rate cut. The weakening dollar and geopolitical tensions are driving demand for gold as a safe haven. Gold miner ETFs like VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) are also seeing significant gains. However, a smaller-than-expected rate cut or strong economic data could temper gold's rally.

September 17, 2024 | 6:47 pm
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VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is up 27% YTD, benefiting from increased gold demand driven by the Fed's potential rate cut and geopolitical tensions.
GDX is gaining from the broader increase in gold demand, driven by the Fed's potential rate cut and geopolitical tensions, which enhance gold's safe-haven appeal.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) has risen 28% YTD, supported by the same factors driving gold demand, including the Fed's dovish stance and global uncertainties.
GDXJ benefits from increased gold demand due to the Fed's potential rate cut and global uncertainties, similar to GDX, leading to significant YTD gains.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is benefiting from the Fed's potential rate cut and a weakening dollar, making gold an attractive safe haven. GLD has surged nearly 25% YTD.
The potential rate cut by the Fed and a weakening dollar are key drivers for gold's appeal as a safe haven, directly benefiting GLD. The ETF's significant YTD gain reflects strong investor interest.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is riding the wave of increased gold demand due to the Fed's dovish stance and a softer dollar. IAU has gained about 25% YTD.
IAU is benefiting from the same macroeconomic factors as GLD, with the Fed's potential rate cut and a weaker dollar enhancing gold's attractiveness, leading to significant YTD gains.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90