shapecharge / Getty Images If you’re looking for a relatively safe way to make more money out of your money during your retirement years, consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs). They can provide you with exposure to hundreds of stocks while also paying high dividends. While buying individual stocks can be risky, ETFs reduce the risk through diversification. You’ll not be dependent on a single stock, and it’ll give broad exposure to the market. I’ve identified three high-yield ETFs ideal for retirees in 202 ...

Barb, happy almost new year. Let's get right into it. You you you like Broadcom. Uh it had quite a run for a while. It was up more than Nvidia this year. Why is it still worth buying? >> Well, I think the stock when you look at the growth rates on this, they keep accelerating. Their backlog now is at some 73 billion. Their AI revenue is up over 70% and the management is looking out the next 18 months. See chips doubling and growth continuing strong. So I think that that what you're seeing is that people are ...

Gold (GC=F) futures opened at $4,350.30 per troy ounce Tuesday, up 0.2% from Monday’s closing price of $4,343.60. Gold’s opening price is 4.5% lower than the high of $4,556.30 achieved on Dec. 26. Gold first eclipsed $4,500 a troy ounce on Dec. 23 after trading between $3,900 and $4,400 for most of the fourth quarter. In that range, the price of gold was up about 48% to 67% for the year. The rise above $4,500 pushed the yellow metal to a year-to-date gain of over 70%. Strong central-bank buying, falling ...

The theme song for the exchange-traded fund industry could very well be Frank Sinatra’s "It Was a Very Good Year," as the industry hit $1.25 trillion annually in assets through November, faster than any other time in history. "I think, largely speaking, you look across the different asset classes – stocks, bonds, commodities, gold, of course – it's been a very good year to own assets. Assets largely across the board have outperformed cash. So, it's just been a positive returning environment for assets. So, ...

For investors seeking momentum, VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 189.75% from its 52-week low price of $41.85/share.But are there more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and the near-term outlook on it to get a better idea of where it might be headed:GDXJ in FocusThe underlying MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index tracks the overall performance of the gold mining industry, which may include micro and small ...

（原标题：港股异动 | 黄金股再度走强 理事建议美联储采取更鸽派立场 机构指黄金配置价值依旧突出） 智通财经APP获悉，黄金股再度走强，截至发稿，山东黄金(01787)涨5.25%，报38.06港元；招金矿业(02899)涨3.72%，报33.48港元；灵宝黄金 (03330)涨3.54%，报19.57港元；赤峰黄金(06693)涨2.95%，报32.78港元。 消息面上，同花顺iFinD数据显示，12月22日，COMEX黄金盘中涨破4450美元，续刷新高。值得关注的是，近日，美联储理事米兰警告称，如果 美国央行在明年不继续下调利率，可能会增加经济陷入衰退的风险。同时，米兰在接受采访时表示，近期就业数据已显示失业率"可能高于此前市 场预期"，这类信号足以推动美联储政策继续向宽松方向调整。诺安基金认为，全球主要国家财政政策的扩张、央行增持、美元资产再配置需求、 欧美央行降息仍将是黄金中长期的上行逻辑。 鑫元基金表示，往后看，黄金牛市基础未改，但短期波动或加剧。若后续美国核心PCE继续回落，将巩固2026年上半年两次25 bp降息预期，金价 有望再试4400美元整数关口。中长期而言，特朗普即将提名新任美联储主席， ...

Industry Overview - Gold prices have remained strong above $4,300 per ounce, prompting a strategic shift in the mining sector towards jurisdictions with greater stability and lower geopolitical risks [1] - Investors are increasingly favoring North American mining projects, particularly in states like Nevada, Wyoming, and the Dakotas, which are perceived as safer investments compared to emerging markets [1] - Goldman Sachs has raised its gold price forecast for December 2026 to $4,900, while Deutsche Bank anticipates an average price of $4,450 through 2026, driven by continued demand from Western ETFs and central banks [2] Company Developments - Rush Gold Corp. has initiated its first exploration programs at its Skylight and Legal Tender properties in Nevada, utilizing high-resolution satellite imaging to assess gold and silver mineralization [3][4] - The company is employing WorldView-3 satellite technology, which offers improved resolution for geological assessments, to identify high-priority areas for exploration [6] - Historical sampling at the Legal Tender property has shown high-grade results, including 1,875 grams per tonne silver and 3.04 grams per tonne gold, although no prior diamond drilling has been recorded [7] - The Skylight property, identified as an intact epithermal gold-silver system, has previously shown gold mineralization in half of the drilled holes, indicating significant exploration potential [8] - Rush Gold has secured funding for its exploration work through a private placement totaling $500,000, with its shares trading on the CSE since June 2025 [9] Other Company Highlights - Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. is expecting final federal approvals for its Grassy Mountain Gold Project in January 2026, marking a significant milestone as the first gold mining project to seek approval in Oregon [10] - Dakota Gold Corp. has reported high-grade gold mineralization at its Richmond Hill project, with significant drill results indicating strong development potential [12][13] - U.S. Gold Corp. is advancing its CK Gold Project in Wyoming, with strategic property acquisitions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and community engagement [14][15] - Banyan Gold Corp. continues to extend mineralization at its Powerline Deposit in Yukon, with recent drilling results indicating continuity of high-grade mineralization [16][17]

Social Security benefits can be taxable depending on the retiree’s total income. It’s essential to understand how other sources of income — like pensions and investment withdrawals — impact the taxability of Social Security benefits. Proper tax planning can help minimize Uncle Sam’s share of your money.While you can start receiving benefits at 62, doing so will result in a reduced monthly benefit. Each year you wait until you reach 70 will significantly increase the benefit amount.While drawing your Social ...

Core Insights - The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) provide direct exposure to physical gold, but differ in cost, liquidity, and size, necessitating careful consideration by investors [2][3] Cost & Size Comparison - AAAU has an expense ratio of 0.18% and $2.5 billion in assets under management (AUM), while GLD has a higher expense ratio of 0.40% and significantly larger AUM of $146.7 billion [4] - The one-year total return for AAAU is 66.8%, slightly higher than GLD's 66.5% [4] Performance & Risk Analysis - Over five years, AAAU experienced a maximum drawdown of -201.63%, compared to GLD's -22% [5] - An investment of $1,000 in AAAU would grow to $2,287, while the same investment in GLD would grow to $2,262 [5] ETF Structure and Liquidity - GLD, being the oldest and largest gold ETF, has been operational for over 21 years and is favored for its deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads [6] - AAAU, while smaller, also focuses on direct gold exposure without leverage or derivatives [6] Market Context - In 2025, gold prices surged nearly 65%, reaching an all-time high of $4,381.58 per ounce, driven by geopolitical tensions and central bank demand, particularly from emerging markets [10] - Gold ETFs are preferred by investors for exposure to gold prices without the complexities of owning physical bullion or analyzing individual stocks [11]

消息面上，国家外汇管理局最新统计显示，截至11月末，我国黄金储备达到7412万盎司，较上月增加3 万盎司。此外，从全球央行购金趋势观察，第三季度全球黄金需求总量达到1313吨，需求总金额高达 1460亿美元，创下单季度黄金需求的历史最高纪录。 平安证券发布研报称，12月美联储降息或将推动金价逐步上移，长期来看，美国债务问题未解，美元信 用走弱的主线逻辑持续，央行购金以及黄金投资需求增长，贵金属价格重心或继续抬升。 黄金股逆市走高，截至发稿，紫金黄金国际(02259)涨5.78%，报155.4港元；赤峰黄金(06693)涨4.87%， 报31.9港元；潼关黄金(00340)涨2.79%，报2.95港元；灵宝黄金(03330)涨1.69%，报18.07港元。 ...