The Consumer Advisor

As we enter Q4 2025, gold prices have rallied way above $4,000 per ounce, with analysts forecasting potential climbs above $4,000 by year-end amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and economic uncertainty. Silver, often called "gold's little brother," has rallied above $50 per ounce, driven by industrial demand in solar and electronics, with projections for prices to reach $45–$53 by the end of October and potentially higher into November. This commodity surge has propelled mining ETFs into the spotlight, with gold and silver miner funds dominating the top-performing ETFs of 2025. Gold and silver mining ETFs offer leveraged exposure to these metals through companies involved in extraction and production, often amplifying gains (and losses) compared to physical holdings like IAU or GLD. In 2025, these funds have gone parabolic: the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has surged 123% year-to-date (YTD) as gold hit $4,000, topping old highs. Mining stocks overall...