Gold’s (GCM25) big run in 2025 has grabbed the attention of investors everywhere, and gold stocks have largely posted strong gains, especially those that pay dividends. The price of gold broke records this year, jumping above $3,000 for the first time in March and then climbing almost 15% in just one month to reach new highs close to $3,500 an ounce. Global economic uncertainty has created surging demand for safe-haven assets.
Since the beginning of 2025, gold prices have surged by approximately 20%, with the precious metal currently trading above $3,200 per ounce. In the last quarter of 2024 alone, demand from financial institutions and investors climbed to 675 metric tons. Countries such as China and Poland have been increasing their gold reserves in an effort to safeguard against currency fluctuations and global tensions.
