The number, market cap and currencies of the constituents of the HUI, XAU, GDX, XGD and CDNX indices differ considerably from each other and, as such, each index presents a different picture of what is really happening in the precious metals marketplace. This article analyzes the make-up of each index to reveal the biases of each to arrive at the answer to the question in the title. Words: 1026
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The number, market cap and currencies of the constituents of the HUI, XAU, GDX, XGD and CDNX indices differ considerably from each other and, as such, each index presents a different picture of what is really happening in the precious metals marketplace. This article analyzes the make-up of each index to reveal the biases of each to arrive at the answer to the question in the title. Words: 1026
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Read More »The HUI & XAU Indexes: Their Differences and Pros & Cons (+2K Views)
Investing in particular gold stocks gives exposure to movements in price of gold, but also to other factors affecting the gold mining industry, as well as company-specific strengths and weaknesses. This is why investors have to bear in mind the trends in the gold market as well as the mining industry, and wisely select appropriate stocks. One way to avoid the problem of selecting the promising shares is to invest in an index of gold mining companies such as the HUI, XAU and/or GDX. That being said there are considerable differences and pros and cons which this article outlines.
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The bear market for gold is long in the tooth...and gold stocks are the most undervalued they have been in decades.
Read More »Despite Weakness In Gold & Silver, Mining Stocks Remain Well Up From Lows (3K Views)
After falling out of favor for so long, gold stocks are overdue to soar this year. The smart contrarians buying in early before the rest of the herd starts understanding gold stocks’ vast upside potential are going to earn fortunes. This article looks at the performance of the HUI, XAU, GDX & GDXJ over the last few months of decline to their lows and their most recent ascent.
Read More »Now’s the Time To Buy the Better Mining Stocks – Here Are 3 Major Reasons Why
There is compelling evidence that the gold mining sector is either at, or very close to, a major bottom, and the chances are high that the sector will rally strongly this year. Here's why.
Read More »Gold Stocks: What Can We Expect in 2014? (+2K Views)
After three years of pain, can gold stocks break their losing streak and see a gain in 2014? History says the chances are good. Here's why that is the case.
Read More »It’s Time to Go Bottom-Fishing & Buy Gold Miners! Here’s Why (+2K Views)
Following a brutal year for bullion in 2013 and an even worse year for gold miners, those bullish on the yellow metal and the companies that extract it from the earth may finally have something to hang their hats on.
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