Precious metals started 2026 with a bang. Gold SPDR (GLD) is up 7% since the first trading day of the year, compared to the S&P 500’s relatively flat performance. From its ramping volume, many investors are scrambling to buy the leading precious metals ETF - and it’s not even the end of the month. Meanwhile, those who’ve held the ETF for the past two years are enjoying returns of over 124% More News from Barchart Now, sharp price spikes in gold and other precious metals are prime opportunities to prof ...