Gold ETFs Shine as Prices Hit New Highs

They say some people are worth their weight in gold … Well, they’re probably carrying a little extra weight right now. The price of gold grew to historic highs last week, pushing past $5,100 an ounce and rising 18% so far in January alone, according to a Financial Times analysis. The boom has extended to other precious metals, too, with silver hitting a record $109 on Monday. Gold ETFs were one of the top-performing strategies in 2025. ​​Individual investors sunk $95 million into the largest gold ETF, GLD ...