Gold prices have more than doubled since 2021, prompting investors to explore diverse entry points including physical bullion, ETFs like GLD, and mining stocks like Newmont.
The article discusses gold spot prices and futures, noting significant price increases from $1,907 per ounce in 2021 to over $4,300 in 2026.
Newmont Corporation is mentioned as an example of a gold mining stock investors can buy for gold exposure.
Barrick Mining Corporation (referred to with ticker B in the article, standard ticker GOLD) is mentioned as an example of a gold mining stock.
SPDR Gold Shares is highlighted as a gold ETF that tracks the price of gold bullion.
iShares Gold Trust is mentioned as another gold ETF reflecting gold's price performance.
First Eagle Gold Fund A Shares is mentioned as a gold mutual fund investing in gold-related securities.
Fidelity Select Gold Portfolio is mentioned as a gold mutual fund investing in gold mining and processing companies.
Gold prices have climbed significantly from $1,907 in 2021 to over $4,300 per ounce by late 2026, cementing the metal's role as a popular inflation hedge. While physical gold remains a traditional choice, modern investors are increasingly utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and mining stocks to gain exposure to the precious metal.
The spot price represents the value of one troy ounce of physical gold for immediate delivery, while the futures price refers to contracts to trade gold at a specified price on a future date.
Gold is primarily used as a hedge against inflation and a store of value during periods of economic uncertainty or stock market volatility.