$SPDR Gold ETF(GLD)$ The US dollar faces multiple threats, such as overprinting, excessive debt, policies lowering rates, angering European holders of treasuries, and seizing Russian dollar assets. The dollar was once considered as reliable as gold globally, but this status has eroded. Astute investors are thus moving into dollar-denominated assets that cannot be printed and lack counterparty risk, specifically gold and silver. Gold and silver miners leveraged to metal prices may be considered, like FORT for gold and $Endeavor Group Holdings Inc.(EDR)$ for silver. For gold ETFs, $VanEck Gold Miners ETF(GDX)$ and
$SPDR Gold Shares(GLD)$ Fascinating developments in the gold market. Four key drivers at play: central banks shifting from $ProShares Ultra Semiconductors(USD)$ to bullion reserves, accommodative monetary policies fueling inflation, trade policies undermining dollar credibility, and gold's historical pattern of explosive rallies after prolonged consolidation. The stage seems set for potentially monumental price movements in coming years.
$SPDR Gold Shares(GLD)$ Coffee break ☕️ BRICS still stacking gold like there's no tomorrow. $5k/oz is just the appetizer, wouldn't bat an eye if we're chewing on $10k/oz by 2026-27.
$SPDR Gold Shares(GLD)$ "Worst gold crash in a decade" headlines reek of desperation. Sure the numbers look scary on surface, but check the charts mate. They'd rather have you chasing equities, crypto or bonds while quietly hoarding the shiny stuff themselves.
$SPDR Gold Shares(GLD)$ My Jan 16, 2026 $315 calls are swimming in profits with 2.5 months remaining, but I'm holding tight. Rather than realizing gains this year and triggering IRMMA surcharges, I've purchased matching $400 puts as hedge at $17.15 each - more expensive than my original $14.09 call cost. Gold's parabolic move caught me off guard, but I'll be damned if I let these paper gains slip away without protection. Just documenting my defensive play.