The VanEck Gold Miners ETF is rated Strong Sell due to overextended precious metals despite recent pullbacks. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), especially the PIMCO 15+ Year US TIPS ETF, are recommended as better inflation hedges at current levels. Bitcoin, through the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, is also considered a potential buy for inflation protection with significant portfolio allocation. Energy stocks may benefit from ongoing inflation but are not yet rated a Buy. This reflects a shift from traditional gold-based inflation hedging to alternatives seen as more attractive currently.
The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is recommended as a buy due to its strong fundamentals and attractive valuation. Key metrics like free cash flow/EV yield are at record highs, while forward P/E and EV/EBITDA ratios are at five-year lows, suggesting u...
The VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) has underperformed in 2026, dropping by double digits while other diversified miners gained and gold ETFs saw modest declines. Its portfolio is less focused on small-cap miners than expected, with significant ...
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) offers daily pre-market updates directly from its trading floor, providing investors with early market insights. On June 22, 2026, the update included coverage of geopolitical developments between the U.S. and Iran,...
