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While the TSX has climbed 19% so far this year, the gold ETF, XGD has leapt 31%. Just as revealing is that gold volatility has declined, meaning the risk-on trade in the shiny rock will continue, which likely means prices to march higher and likely re-enter the $1,550 level. Uncertainty over world trade, and declining manufacturing data in economies such as Germany, are feeding the gold run. Also, if the U.S. dollar weakens, expect gold to capitalize.

Analyst Jaime Carrasco, who specialized in gold, suggests Franco-Nevada for its rising dividend (currently 1.01%) and healthy cash flow, though suggest you could take some profits if you hold a large position. After all, FNV has shot up 41% this year. Hap Sneddon sees a $120 floor on this stock (it just closed at $130) and expects a nice lift if the trade deal is signed. Carrasco is more excited over Agnico Eagle. It just boosted its dividend by 40%, and the cash flow will rise as its new Nunavut mines start to produce. AEM is up 44% for the year, rallying since mid-October, though still 10% shy of its 52-week high of $86.39. Michael Sprung would consider this on a pullback.

Another contender is Sandstorm Gold, which has soared over 41% this year so far. SSL should do even better when a Turkish mine goes online, notes Rick Rule. Joe Mazumdar likes its for the production out of its mines in Turkey and, more recently, Brazil. Good cash flow, sound management and share buybacks. At $8.89, Sandstorm is trading close to its' 52-week high of $9.47, but still a ways off from its price target of $10.33.