(GLD) SPDR Gold Shares - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US78463V1070

Gold Bars, Gold Deposits, Gold Bullion

Description: GLD SPDR Gold Shares

The SPDR Gold Shares ETF is designed to track the price of gold bullion, providing investors with a straightforward and cost-effective way to gain exposure to the precious metal. By holding physical gold bars and issuing shares in exchange for gold deposits, the trust offers a unique investment opportunity that is closely tied to the performance of gold.

From a practical perspective, the ETFs structure allows for the creation and redemption of shares in exchange for physical gold, which helps to maintain the funds net asset value (NAV) in line with the underlying price of gold. This mechanism, combined with the trusts low expense ratio, makes it an attractive option for investors seeking to gain exposure to gold without the need to physically hold the metal.

Analyzing the current market data, we can see that the ETF is currently trading at $303.60, with a 20-day simple moving average (SMA) of $303.16, indicating a stable trend. The 50-day SMA is at $296.88, while the 200-day SMA is at $260.91, suggesting a longer-term uptrend. With an average true range (ATR) of 5.92, representing a 1.95% daily price movement, we can expect some volatility in the short term.

Considering the current support and resistance levels, we can identify potential price targets. The current resistance level is at $309.4, while support levels are at $303.1, $270.7, $265.7, $252.2, $243.8, and $234.5. Given the current price action and the overall trend, its likely that the ETF will continue to trade within the established range, with a potential breakout above $309.4 or a decline to the next support level at $270.7.

Forecasting the future performance of GLD, we can combine technical and fundamental analysis. With a strong gold price trend and a relatively stable macroeconomic environment, we expect the ETF to continue its upward trajectory. The current AUM of $99.032 billion suggests a high level of investor confidence in the fund. Based on the technical indicators, we predict that GLD will test the resistance level at $309.4 in the short term. If it breaks through, the next target could be around $315.59, the 52-week high. Conversely, if the price declines, the support level at $270.7 is likely to be tested.

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GLD ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 102,118m
Category Commodities Focused
TER 0.40%
IPO / Inception 2004-11-18

GLD ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 71.1
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength 37.8
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 321.58 USD
Fair Price DCF -

GLD Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

GLD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 33.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 94.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 73.7%
CAGR 5y 12.77%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.58
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.40
Alpha 31.61
Beta 0.287
Volatility 15.72%
Current Volume 9020.6k
Average Volume 20d 9178.1k
Stop Loss 298.3 (-3.5%)
What is the price of GLD shares?
As of July 14, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 309.14 with a total of 9,020,574 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.58%, over one month by -2.26%, over three months by +4.36% and over the past year by +38.11%.
Is SPDR Gold Shares a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay's Analyses, SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE ARCA:GLD) is currently (July 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 71.05 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GLD is around 321.58 USD . This means that GLD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.02%.
Is GLD a buy, sell or hold?
SPDR Gold Shares has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts for GLD share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, GLD SPDR Gold Shares will be worth about 353.9 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 309.14. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +14.48%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 353.9 14.5%