
In 2025, gold has felt like one of the most unstoppable assets in financial markets. The yellow metal has been reaching new all-time highs repeatedly. Overall, the price of gold has risen by approximately 57% as of the close of Oct. 13.
This puts gold on track for its best calendar year return since at least 1988. Even the approximately 30% gains seen in 2007 and 2010 are distant seconds to gold’s 2025 explosion.