Striking Gold: Could Miner's Returns Outpace Gold Bullion?

Over the last three years, physical gold has significantly outshined gold-mining company shares, marking one of the most substantial performance gaps in recent decades. Gold’s value soared to a new record, surpassing $2,200 per ounce, whereas the PHLX Gold/Silver Index, representative of gold-mining companies, has not seen growth in the same period. This trend suggests that after a phase where gold shares lag behind physical gold, gold-mining shares usually bounce back, outperforming rather than gold bullion’s performance declining. Therefore, the historical pattern indicates potential for gold-mining shares to offer lucrative returns in the wake of their underperformance compared to physical gold.