Our Stock of the Week is SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD). Typically we don’t choose an ETF for Stock of the Week, but with inflation surging and the likelihood of very ‘hot’ PPI and CPI numbers, and a good technical pattern, we believe this is a good time to consider this play on gold.

Gold has historically been viewed as an inflation hedge, but that view was shifted in recent years as it has been driven by currencies and other matters. In addition, there has been talk that cryptocurrencies were replacing gold as a ‘safe haven’ asset, but the price action there shows that view has lost traction.

Technically, GLD has had a period of consolidation since mid-March and is now breaking about resistance levels as inflation worries surge. We are looking to add to our position either on pullbacks or after some brief consolidation. As always, we would not chase the open on Monday but will look to aggressive trade the position as it develops.

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