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GLD

LONG

SPDR GOLD TR

Funds
3
Score
4.50
vs SPY
-19.4%
Stock return (since Q-end)
-3.1%
SPY return (since Q-end)
+16.3%
Current price
$417.12

News Summary

Neutral

GLD continues to benefit from elevated gold prices (trading at $417.12 with holdings valued at $155B) driven by geopolitical uncertainty, macro headwinds, and expected Fed rate cuts, supported by strong institutional demand and record Q1 2026 gold demand of $193B in value. However, recent volatility including a 6.49% decline since April 17 technical sell signal and 9% drop on Kevin Warsh Fed Chair nomination creates near-term headwinds, while gold ETF inflows have moderated significantly (62t in Q1 2026 vs. 230t in Q1 2025).

Red flags

  • Technical sell signal issued April 17, 2026 with -6.49% decline since pivot top
  • Gold ETF inflows declined 73% year-over-year (62t vs. 230t in Q1 2025)
  • Recent 9% price decline on Kevin Warsh Fed Chair nomination announcement
  • Gold prices down >10% in March 2026, largest monthly decline since June 2013

Funds Buying (3)

FundManagerShares Held∆ SharesPosition ValueQoQStatus
Greenlight CapitalDavid Einhorn100K+100K$42.9BNEW
Third PointDan Loeb95K+95K$40.9BNEW
Point72Steve Cohen50K+50K$21.5BNEW

Shares Held and Position Value reflect total quarter-end holdings. ∆ Shares is the change from the prior quarter.