The SPDR Gold Shares ETF Soared by 64% in 2025, and It's Already Crushing the Stock Market in 2026. Is It Too Late to Buy?
The Motley Fool·2026-02-25 09:53
Some of the world's best investors recommend piling into gold right now, but diversification is the key to success.Gold's status as a store of value dates back thousands of years, which is why it's still considered legal tender in many U.S. states today. However, you would be hard-pressed to find someone using gold to buy everyday essentials right now, given how fast the price per ounce is rising.Gold soared in value by 64% in 2025, and it's already up by a further 18% in 2026. The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.77%) st ...