Up 48% in 2025, Can Gold Continue to Crush the S&P 500 in 2026?

Key Points Current reality challenges the adage that gold underperforms during bull markets. Central banks are buying gold to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. For investors seeking convenience, ETFs offer a simple way to invest in gold. 10 stocks we like better than SPDR Gold Trust › Gold has done the unthinkable -- passing $4,000 per ounce on Oct. 6. For context, gold was below $2,000 an ounce two years ago. The move may come as a surprise, since gold tends to underperform the S&P 500 durin ...