iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF

RING

Market cap $4.09B

Gold and gold mining ETFs remain a 'buy' as structural drivers—central bank buying, de-dollarization, and fiscal deficits—support sustained high gold prices. Miners like Agnico Eagle, Newmont, and Kinross are generating record free cash flow, strengthening balance sheets, and increasing shareholder returns. Despite a 65% gold rally in 2025, miners still trade at valuations assuming lower gold prices, presenting a valuation gap and further upside potential.

iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF is rated Hold, reflecting its current phase between gold-driven margin expansion and reliable cash compounding. RING's top holdings exhibit disciplined capital allocation and net cash positions, but cash reserves are not yet sufficient to cushion against gold price pullbacks.

I reiterate a buy rating on the iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF, citing compelling valuation and strong technical momentum.

IDGT, WCBR, UTES, BDRY, MKOR & RING led last week's ETF gains as AI rotation, Japan optimism, shipping strength and defensive demand drove standout performance.

Sold 528,148 shares of RING; estimated transaction value $35.65 million based on quarterly average pricing. Quarter-end position value decreased by $26.64 million, reflecting both selling activity and price movement effects.

In my equity watchlist there will not be only the USA, I will closely follow global markets, especially factor strategies. In the bond segment, I really appreciate active management; I think passive ones will remain poorly able to capture the evolutions of 2026. Among the segments with alpha potential, I identify the small cap value segment due to lower valuations and better earnings expectations.

BlackRock's extensive ETF lineup, comprising roughly 200 funds, is offering a broad view of how long-term thematic and sector exposures have evolved.

Gold stabilized above $4,200/oz and behaved like a new price range rather than a short rally, strengthening the case for miners heading into 2026. RING captured that shift quickly, rising 62.4% since July and another 14.4% after September, clearly outperforming broad equity indexes. The ETF is anchored in mature operators like Newmont, Agnico Eagle, and Barrick, while its top ten holdings represent about 67%, supported by solid liquidity and over $2.7B AUM.

Silver and gold have delivered extraordinary momentum in 2025, driven by soaring spot prices and supportive monetary signals, including a near-90% implied probability of a December 10 rate cut. While miner ETFs can outperform their underlying metals during strong bull cycles, they also carry amplified downside risk, which is greater now as silver and gold trade near all-time highs. Year-to-date, my five silver and gold ETFs are up an average of 153% and offer an average five-year dividend growth rate of nearly 26%.

Acquired 76,223 shares in an estimated $4.93 million trade Post-trade holding: 76,223 shares valued at $4.93 million RING enters the portfolio but does not rank among the fund's top five positions by value