GLD ETF

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

The price of gold and the SPDR Gold Shares ETF NYSEARCA: GLD delivered exceptional returns in 2024, with GLD surging over 30%, outperforming the benchmark and broader market. This trend has continued in 2025, with GLD up nearly 3% year-to-date as of Friday's close.

Market volatility has become a recurring theme lately, driven by multiple factors that contribute to investor uncertainty. These factors include persistent inflation, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the unpredictable policy decisions of the recently elected Trump administration.

After the best year in nearly 15 years, gold is set to shine more in 2025. Investors should bet on these ETFs.

The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) ETF could have another solid year as Wall Street analysts predicts more gains for gold. GLD, the biggest gold ETF, rose to a record high of $257.93 in October as gold peaked at near $2,800.

After the best year in nearly 15 years, gold is set to shine more in 2025. Investors should bet on these ETFs.

Gold has a year-to-date return of 28.7%, which is a bit better than the S&P 500's 26.6% gain. There are various factors that can influence gold prices, and it can be an important part of a diversified investment portfolio. Additionally, there are several methods to invest in gold, as it is a commodity affected by different economic conditions.

Gold regained its luster this week, rising to a two-week high, driven by the resumption of bullion purchases by China, hopes of another Fed rate cut next week and rising geopolitical tensions following the Syrian unrest. Investors seeking to participate in the rally could tap into the ETFs that are directly linked to the spot gold price or futures to gain exposure to the metal (read: Gold ETFs Regain Luster: Will the Rally Continue?

Some of the world's best hedge funds and trading desks on Wall Street employ a simple strategy, one that is focused on the concept of relative valuation between two assets. In today's market, the basic materials sector has shown a potential price widening between two widely followed precious metals.