Gold returns are up nearly 50% so far in 2025. That's about triple the S&P 500 U.S. stock index. Gold funds, including those backed by physical gold or holding futures contracts, are subject to a top ...

Gold is known as a safe haven: during turbulent times in financial markets, many turn to it. However, there’s a catch: when gold declines or remains inactive, it often stays that way for many years.