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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD.TO)

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-3.84 (7.12%)
as of Jun 5, 2026, 4:07:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD-T) has garnered mixed reviews from experts, reflecting varying perspectives on the gold market. While some experts highlight the resilience of gold equities and the potential for continued upside due to strong bullion prices and investor interest, others express caution, favoring base metals over gold investments. The prevailing sentiment is that while gold has performed exceptionally well, concerns over market saturation and volatility warrant a watchful approach. Several experts advocate for diversification and caution against overexposure to gold. The general advice leans towards strategic allocation and rebalancing based on risk management principles.

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COMMENT

Very good ETF. It has all the major gold producers. If you are a gold bug, then it is a good one to have. If you are buying it as part of your asset mix, that is fine but he is not a gold bug.

STRONG BUY

Got in in the first or second week in August. There is lot to be worried about with US politics. Everything is lining up for gold to move higher. Thinks this is great. A great way to catch the gold space. This is the time for the gold bugs to be right. About Jan or Feb next year.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 14/11. Down 13.68%.) Views this as insurance. Feels gold shares are undervalued relative to bullion. With this one, you stay in Canadian dollars so you don’t have to take any currency risks. Reasonably diversified and the top 10 names account for 70% of the basket. Starting to pay a modest yield.

BUY
If you are going to hold gold, this is as good as anything but he wouldn’t put more than 5% of your portfolio in it..
BUY
Gives a good run of the gold miners.
WAIT
Mid May until Mid-July gold goes down, as do gold stocks. You can then play it until the end of the year. It is lining up nicely. If XGD outperforms gold, go for the stocks, otherwise go for Gold. XGD is best EFT for gold stocks in Canada.
COMMENT
This holds all of the large-cap gold companies. Completely oversold and trading very divergent away from gold prices. If gold continues to move up and Europe continues to have issues, he feels gold can do well.
TOP PICK
S&P/TSX Global Gold. Down 3% over the last year while gold is up 15%-20%. Biggest discount to the commodity price in 10 years.
BUY
Likes gold sector and gold equities. Just under 200 day moving average. There is an opportunity here. A good entry point.
TOP PICK
S&P/TSX Global Gold ETF. Tracks gold producers. With the recent pullback of bullion he feels there is better value with the gold shares. Dominated by 3 big companies, Barrack (ABX-T), Placer and Newmont (NMC-T), which account for 40%.
DON'T BUY
S&P/TSX Global Gold ETF. Very frustrating as you invest in gold stocks, why is it not the same as gold bullion. There are a lot of factors such as currency and costs. If gold can maintain its level, he doesn't think he can, these stocks will start moving upwards a little better. He would recommend at mutual fund of small gold stocks rather than this ETF.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick April 30/10. Up 3.66%.) Gold S&P/TSX ETF. This was a recommendation for the end of July. Got out in the 2nd week of January.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Jan 14/10, Up 16.33%) It’s important to have some exposure in portfolios to gold. Some of the holdings are still catching up to the price of gold.
PAST TOP PICK
(Top Pick Aug 5/09, Up 13.3%) end of season trade in gold is end of September, so he got out at that time.
BUY
Psychological asset. Currency hedged, which he requires.
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