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

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+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.

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DON'T BUY

Prefers to own gold rather than the miners. He owns XAU instead. Miners have management and mining risk. If you think US dollar's going to weaken, and an economic issue, you'll want to own the bullion itself.

WAIT

Gold broke $1360 today aggressively so it looks good. This is very bullish for gold and this will drag the producers. Give it a coupe of days to see if the breakout is real. But looks bullish.

COMMENT

Gold does well when interest rates go down, which has been happening. Gold has been out of favour since 2012. He expects now, though, to be another head-fake. Gold is basing and it will have its day...soon. But not now. It's a false rally.

DON'T BUY

Most gold producers are serial destroyers of capital. Gold is kind of an anti-US dollar hedge and there is a benefit in owning in the portfolio.

BUY

He likes gold. Because of the big mergers, gold companies are better managed now. XGD is a good place to start in gold rather than picking Newmont or Barrick. He has a long-term view on gold and that occupies 5% of his client portfolios. The full cost of gold production is US$1,200-1,300 per ounce, and makes up nearly the entire price of gold, but there's almost no risk premium in gold at all.

TOP PICK

He's very bullish gold. Good risk/reward for the next three months. He's recommended gold stocks elsewhere on this show, but this is a good basket of them.

BUY

This or buy gold itself? He prefers this ETF over gold itself--but he doesn't like gold. XGD tracks the price of gold closely. GLD tracks the actual gold in the U.S., and he doesn't like it as much though you can write covered calls with this, though the market is illiquid.

WEAK BUY

ZJG-T is junior golds. He prefers equal weight, ZGB-T is preferred. Gold is one of his biggest positions right now. Gold should do well over the next year or two.

COMMENT

Gold itself has been sideways since 2014 which has put a lid on the gold producers. It's essential that gold breaks above $1,365 before the gold producers break through. Until then, gold stocks are sideways.

DON'T BUY

Gold has come back nicely, but Trump can always pressure it. The US dollar was strong, so that hurt gold. He's not a fan of gold and doesn't see gold rising to $1,400. The ETF is a little safer than owning gold itself.

COMMENT

It's a great way to play gold. Gold has been out of favour for 6-7 years. When we hit the next recession, gold will likely revive. It's hard to call these things.

DON'T BUY

He doesn't see a downturn, but if there is then XGD isn't bad. He'd like to see more inflation, which is flat now. Until there's inflation or interest rates, he won't rush into gold. The junior gold producers are tricky to judge; he's had some problem with them.

COMMENT

He likes gold. He owns iShares COMEX Gold ETF (IAU-N) which is a straight position in bullion. This one invest in the companies having some operational risk. He is at 4-5% depending on the portfolio.

BUY

Buy this or individual stocks? He sees gold as cash, not an investment. He likes this ETF, but Franco Nevada is better because you get an upside and dividend.

PARTIAL SELL

Gold over the next 6 months? The sector under-performed over the last six months. We can see levels equal to the average of the highs in 2017. A return to the lows is also a potential. He is looking to lighten up exposure to this.

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