Larry Berman CFA, CMT, CTA
SPDR Gold ETF
GLD-N
COMMENT
Jun 07, 2022
Best physical gold on the TSX Using GLD in the US. There is one equivalent on the TSX with a currency hedge but can't remember the ticker. Good exposure to the physical metal without the currency impact of trading gold in USD.
Not excited about gold, to be honest. Needs to see a deflationary catalyst but rates keep rising. Would prefer to own the metal, not the miners. Won't sell it though.
He sold half in May as yield began to rise, and sold the rest today as GLD broke below the 100-day moving average, last seen in fall 2022. You want to own at least some gold now with the deflationary effect (from March's regional bank crisis). He may step back into this for the long term.
It's a long-term investment. Many bought gold last March out of fear of a slowdown and weakening dollar. If you still believe that then hold and don't sell.
The original gold ETF. It tries to hold physical gold, which is a good hedge against currency devaluation, inflation spikes and general uncertainty. Gold is struggling now, but it's a good time to buy this during weakness.
Lower price point than similar products meant for retail investors. Recent pullback a good time to buy. Stronger US dollar tough on gold. Traditionally gold does well into the Chinese New Year.
He sold it. GLD is approaching its moving averages. He bought it because of deflationary pressure as the interest rate falls. Gold and GLD has underperformed.