Are Gold Stocks a Smart Buy in the Current Market?

[Mdraghib]

With inflation still a concern and global uncertainty persisting, gold has once again become a hot topic. But instead of buying physical gold or trading futures, many investors are now turning to gold mining stocks and gold ETFs.

Some key questions for fellow investors and traders:

• Do gold stocks offer better returns than physical gold?

• How do you compare large-cap miners like Barrick Gold or Newmont Corp with junior gold miners?

• Are gold ETFs like GLD a safer bet in volatile markets?

• How do gold stock prices move in relation to the spot gold price?

I personally feel gold stocks give more growth potential — especially during gold bull runs — but they also carry company-specific risks.

Would love to hear your thoughts.