Gold prices have dropped 25% from their February highs, with bearish options trading indicating further declines. Traders sold more call options and heavily bought put options, betting on continued price drops. Factors include Turkey's central bank selling gold to support its currency, Gulf nations selling gold for war funding, and India's increased gold duties. Meanwhile, gold miners' stocks show more optimism, with call options outpacing puts, suggesting potential value in mining shares despite gold's price fall.
SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU) both track gold bullion but differ mainly in fees, share price, and trading features. GLD, with a 0.40% expense ratio, suits traders needing deep options and large trades, while IAU's lower 0.25% fe...
Gold has entered a bear market, dropping more than 20% from its peak earlier this year after a strong bull run from late 2023 to early 2026. Despite this significant decline, the long-term bullish outlook for gold remains intact, presenting a potenti...
