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

58.58

-1.51 (2.51%)

as of Sep 14, 2026, 7:59:50 pm Market Open.

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Sep 14, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

The reviews on the iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD-T) showcase a mix of cautious optimism and skepticism among experts. While some believe that gold stocks are currently trading fairly and present a good opportunity for accumulation, others express concerns over high costs impacting margins and the cyclical nature of gold investments. There is a notable interest in gold as a diversifier in portfolios amid an uncertain interest rate environment. However, caution is advised as some experts highlight the volatile nature of gold equities and suggest a focus on other commodities like base metals or silver, which may offer better opportunities going forward. Overall, while many see potential upside with strong bullion prices, the recent overbought conditions in the gold market raise questions about sustainability.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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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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COMMENT

In a rising market, you get better performance with stocks. Historically, gold stocks have outperformed bullion by 2X or 3X. (See Top Picks.)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 27/07. Up 39.5%.) Start of the seasonal period for gold and could be sold in October.

BUY

You must like gold and believe it will go higher in price. He believes it this stock will go higher.

BUY

Ishares are better then straight Barrick, since Berrick owns about 20% of Ishares, and this will give a bit more diversification. Also consider buying the pure gold "ETF". What usually happens during the last stage of an advance is that the buyers get more picky about the stocks that they pick so few stocks will make the same advances, whereas in the first stages of the advance (2001), all the gold stocks moved forward.

BUY

If you want to have exposure to the gold market, which is probably not a bad idea, this is a nice diversified way to have some exposure. He cautions that gold has moved a long way in a short period of time and is susceptible to a pullback.

HOLD

The majority of golds are going through a correction. There was a very good rally from 2005 into 2006, broke the 200-day moving average and is now meandering. Needs a little bit more time to make some more congestion area. Expect they will start to break out eventually.

TOP PICK

Seasonal strength for gold is Aug into Sept. Gold fabricators are buying for Christmas and wedding season. Gold has tried to bottom so there is good reason to believe gold will start to recover.

COMMENT

Never been a gold fan. Doesn't think gold is a great long-term investment. However, if you own this product, the options on it are quite attractive. If you own, he would write call options against it.

BUY

A good way to play gold for the average person who doesn't have the knowledge of the industry. He prefers individual stocks.

TOP PICK

The gold stocks are showing some pretty good technicals. It looks like a good time to get into the gold stocks now.

PAST TOP PICK

Period of seasonal strength for gold is from July to the end of September. The reason for that is gold fabricators each year buy gold to prepare for Christmas. Hang in there, the time to buy gold and gold stocks is very shortly.

DON'T BUY

A basket of gold-mining companies and can be volatile. For playing gold, you are better off with a manager who can actively trade gold companies.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 17/06. Up 7.2%.) Just getting into the period where you would normally see golds do very well. Very attractive level. Good seasonal play from July to September each year.

TOP PICK

Very bullish on gold and is looking for it to reach $730.

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