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

51.95

+0.23 (0.44%)

as of Aug 6, 2026, 7:59:53 pm Market Open.

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Aug 6, 2026, 12:00 am

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

The iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF, symbol XGD-T, is currently being analyzed by several experts with mixed sentiments. While some believe that gold equities remain supported and could benefit from higher bullion prices, others are more cautious, suggesting that margins may be squeezed due to rising costs. The consensus leans towards seeing gold as a good diversifier in uncertain markets with some expecting further upside, but there are warnings about overvaluation and the cyclical nature of gold investments. Several experts recommend rebalancing portfolios, particularly if gold holdings exceed a certain allocation, advocating for a disciplined approach in managing risk. There's a general suggestion to also explore other sectors, particularly base metals, as potential alternatives in the current market environment.

Consensus

Cautious

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 8/05. Up 27%.) Gold shows a large metrical triangle, which is trying to break out and go higher. Still likes.

BUY

If he was starting from scratch and didn’t own any gold, he wouldn’t own a stock, but would own the E.T.F. This is a purer play on gold itself.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 10/05. Up 43%.) Feels there is lots of upside in the golds.

BUY

Longer-term, There will be a stronger price for gold, but will continue to be volatile. Over the next few years, it will be a good area to invest in. Although juniors will give a great return, he prefers large caps which are safer.

BUY

This would be a good call on gold as he has more confidence in the direction of bullion prices than in gold stocks.

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Short Feb 8/06. Up 13.9%.) Thinks he covered his Short in March and set another Short in May but went long in June. He doesn’t Buy and Hold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 19/06. Down 15.5%.) With Placer being taken over by Barrick (ABX-T) there wasn’t much choice and mid-caps are hard to follow, so this gives you a diversified portfolio. Still likes gold.

TOP PICK

Chart indicates it is trying to bottom. Starting to get some MACD “buy” signals. Seasonality for gold is generally from July to September, but there is some minor seasonal strength from the end of November to the end of February.

PAST TOP PICK

Had it's spike. Gold will be in it's trading range. Thinks there's too much interest in it. People need to forget about it.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick June 6/05. Up 39%.) Would continue to hold, but wouldn't own a lot.

DON'T BUY

Q: As we are on the verge of a recession, with a weakening US$, what about gold or silver ETF’s? A: Exactly the same conditions occurred in 1974 and gold stocks got slaughtered.

BUY

If you want to speculate in gold, this will give you a more direct play.

TOP PICK

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Feb 8/06. Up 5.5%.) A “Pairs Trade”, shorting gold Stocks (XGD-T) and going long on Gold (GLD-N). Turned out to be an OK trade. Gold now looks good again and he is looking to buy this once more.

BUY

Feels that exchange traded funds for any of the commodities are buying investments. Very convenient and liquid. If all you're trying to do is preservation of capital, then this is fine.

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