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

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as of Jun 5, 2026, 4:07:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 5, 2026, 12:00 am

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
Gold S&P/TSX ETF. Cdn$ and the price of gold move in sync with each other so if you are buying a company with a lot of US$ cost, you may get neutralized out. He prefers individual companies because with ETF’s you get the bad, good and the ugly.
COMMENT
Gold ETF. Doesn't track gold but tracks gold stocks. 3 companies make up half of this ETF. He would prefer bullion to this.
BUY
Gold is 5% to 10% of his clients’ portfolios in the form of XGD. This consists of the major TSX gold stocks. He is looking for $1200 for gold in 2010.
BUY
For a seasonality play, you could look at gold. This is an ETF consisting of a bunch of gold stocks.
BUY
If you want gold exposure, rather than picking just one name, which is all the large-cap gold producers. This gives you more diversification.
BUY
3 things are needed to put gold over $1000. 1) Fear of inflation in 2010-2011and 2012. 2) US$. China and Brazil are doing swaps in currency. The BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) is talking about dealing directly with currencies in trades. 3) Demand for commodities in the next 2 decades will be unlike anything we have seen before. Doesn't expect much from gold over the summer season.
DON'T BUY
Has always had more faith in that he has in gold the common stock industry. He would prefer bullying through the Spider Gold ETF (GLD-N).
TOP PICK
Has 50% each in both iUnits Gold S&P/TSX (XGD-T) and Central Fund of Canada (CEF.A-T). Looking for gold to be at $1500 in 1 year. Gold is an insurance policy against the decline in the US$ and inflation, which he thinks are inevitable. Expect there will be a new basket of currencies globally and gold will be a part of it.
TOP PICK
Consists of large mid-cap and large-cap golds giving you a good selection of companies.
TOP PICK
Loves bullion, but in the short-term, gold stocks make do better than bullion because operating costs are dropping considerably.
BUY
Gold ETF. This gives you the safety of the index. He believes in gold. A good time for taking a long-term point of view.
TOP PICK
Gold Bullion (GLD-N) if you have a US$ cash position. Otherwise gold stocks (XGD-T). (Canadians have to pay an enormous premium for bullion.) Thinks gold will become one of the alternate currencies or be part of a basket of world currencies. With all the money being pumped into the system, there has to be some uptick in inflation. Gold won't wait for that to happen.
BUY
You could play gold this way. It will work.
TOP PICK
Seasonality for gold is coming in right now, mid-November and right through until February. Watch the charts and they will give you an exit point. Technicals have just broken out in the last couple of days. He is seeing a flight to liquidity.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 27/07. Down 24%.) Sold in November with a 21% return. Now is not the time to be in gold. October is the weakest time for gold and it tends to bottom mid November.
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