Gold Mining ETF Approaches Critical Juncture After Stellar Rally

The VanEck Gold Miners ETF finds itself at a pivotal moment following an extraordinary performance run. Having delivered remarkable returns exceeding 100 percent since the start of the year, the fund now displays initial signs of momentum fatigue. This comes despite gold prices reaching unprecedented levels, touching approximately $4,400 per ounce in October. Mining equities, however, are grappling with the precious metal’s inherent volatility, raising questions about whether a corrective phase lies ahead for the ETF after its spectacular gains.

Market technicians are interpreting recent price movements as a potential “B-wave bounce,” a pattern frequently preceding further declines. The Relative Strength Index currently registers at 40.3, positioning the ETF in neutral territory—neither Read more...