Gold has been the leading precious metal since the start of economic activities in the human life. In fact, it was used as the default currency for a very long period before other metal-based coins and paper-based currency notes came into circulation. Centuries later, gold still finds the top rank among metals which hold investment value. To prevent the risk of inflation and erosion of value, individuals and even institutions like banks store money-equivalents in gold holdings making gold an attractive choice for investments. A lot of individuals like to purchase stocks of companies which are deriving their business and revenue from gold and gold-linked activities. They include stocks of companies which are in gold mining, gold purification, gold processing, gold items manufacturing like jewellery, companies offering loan against gold and even those which are offering safe deposits and vaults for storing gold. While there is a long List of Gold ETFs which allow investors the convenience of investing in a basket of several gold stocks, one can always pick and choose individual stocks from the gold industry for investments. See also, List of Best Performing Silver Stocks, Palladium Stocks and Platinum Stocks. Additionally, there is the list of best performing Precious Metals Stocks.
This article provides a list of gold stocks which have generated the highest returns in the year 2021 till date of writing. The list is prepared based on the percentage returns generated by the individual gold stock between the end of the previous and Apr 1, 2021, and the top 10 return generating gold stocks are listed below.
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The following list presents stocks of the companies which belong to the broader Gold sector or the stock market index, their corresponding prices as of given date, and the percentage gains realized: 1) Comstock Mining, Inc. (LODE)
There's more... See price performance, YTD-gains, market-cap and other details of all the 46 Gold stocks with sorting features in a tabular format. Alternatively, one can also explore the List of Top Gold ETFs.
Here's a look at the basic details and how the above mentioned stocks fared during the period:
Comstock Mining
Comstock Mining Inc. engages in the exploration, development, and production of gold and silver in Nevada. The company operates through Mining and Real Estate segments. The Mining segment owns and con ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Comstock Mining. At number one in the list of top stocks stands Comstock Mining, Inc. (LODE), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $1.04 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $4.96 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. It translates to a change of 376.92 percentage. The Nevada, NV-headquartered Basic Industries sector company also saw its market value change from $35.82 million to $210.58 million. The Precious Metals specialist also managed to outperform some of the major stock market indexes of which it is a part of. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
Kingold Jewelry
Kingold Jewelry, Inc., incorporated on October 5, 1995, designs and manufactures 24-karat gold jewelry and Chinese ornaments, through a variable interest entity relationship with Wuhan Kingold Jewelry Company Limited (Wuhan ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Kingold Jewelry. Rank number two in the coveted list is held by Kingold Jewelry Inc. (KGJI) for being among the top performing stocks of 2021. Headquartered in China, the Miscellaneous sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Business Services. Since the start of the year 2021, stock of Kingold Jewelry has so far gained 57.89 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $0.12 per share and year-to-date price of $0.2 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $1.39 million to $2.19 million.
Sibanye Gold
Sibanye Gold Limited (Sibanye), incorporated on December 12, 2002, is a South Africa-based mining company. The Company owns and operates gold and uranium operations, and projects throughout the Witwatersrand Basin. ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Sibanye Gold. During the given months of the year 2021, Sibanye Gold Limited (SBGL) was successful in generating YTD returns of 23.46 percentage which helped it gain the number three spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2021 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the South Africa-based Sibanye Gold closed at a price of $9.93 per share, while it traded at a price of $12.26 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. The company's market cap changed from $6.53 billion to $7.89 billion during the same period YTD. The company is classified under the Basic Industries industry sector and further specialized as a Precious Metals sector business.
Almaden Minerals
Almaden Minerals Ltd., an exploration stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada and Mexico. The company primarily explores for gold, silve ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Almaden Minerals. During the given months of the year 2021, Almaden Minerals, Ltd. (AAU) was successful in generating YTD returns of 19.02 percentage which helped it gain the number four spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2021 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Canada-based Almaden Minerals closed at a price of $0.47 per share, while it traded at a price of $0.56 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. The company's market cap changed from $55.72 million to $75.34 million during the same period YTD. The company is classified under the Basic Industries industry sector and further specialized as a Precious Metals sector business.
McEwen Mining
McEwen Mining Inc. engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver. The company owns 100% interests in the El Gallo 1 mine and El Gallo 2 project in the state of Sinal ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of McEwen Mining. The Canada-headquartered company McEwen Mining Inc. (MUX) is ranked number five among the best performing stocks of Gold of 2021. The Basic Industries sector business falls under the Precious Metals industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2021, the stock price of McEwen Mining has changed by 10.66 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $0.99 per share and year-to-date closing price of $1.09 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $402.71 million to $500.51 million during the same period. Along with Gold, the company is also in the business of Silver, Basic Industries, Precious Metals, Basic Materials, Industrial Metals & Minerals, Private Equity, Wilshire 5000, among other usual products and services. McEwen Mining continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
Gold Fields
Gold Fields Limited operates as a gold producer with reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. It holds interests in 7 operating mines with an annual gold-equivalent producti ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Gold Fields. Rank number six in the coveted list is held by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) for being among the top performing stocks of 2021. Headquartered in South Africa, the Basic Industries sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Precious Metals. Since the start of the year 2021, stock of Gold Fields has so far gained 9.39 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $9.27 per share and year-to-date price of $10.14 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $8.04 billion to $8.75 billion.
Western Copper and Gold
Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, silver, copper, and molybd ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Western Copper and Gold. At number seven in the list of top stocks stands Western Copper and Gold Corporation (WRN), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $1.23 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $1.3 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. It translates to a change of 5.69 percentage. The Canada-headquartered Basic Industries sector company also saw its market value change from $162.28 million to $173.97 million.
Royal Gold
Royal Gold, Inc., incorporated on January 5, 1981, together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in acquiring and managing precious metal streams, royalties and similar interests. The Company operates through two ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Royal Gold. Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) has moved by 4.79 percentage over the given period of 2021-YTD, helping it gain a place at number eight among the top performing stocks. The Basic Industries sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $106.36 apiece to the price of $111.45 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Apr 1, 2021. The smart run of the Colorado, CO-based Precious Metals sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $6.98 billion to $7.31 billion over the same duration. Royal Gold is a key member of many popular stock market indexes. They include Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Harmony Gold Mining
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited, incorporated on August 25, 1950, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in gold mining and related activities, including exploration, extraction and processing. The Companys segments include ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Harmony Gold Mining. The South Africa-headquartered company Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY) is ranked number nine among the best performing stocks of Gold of 2021. The Basic Industries sector business falls under the Precious Metals industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2021, the stock price of Harmony Gold Mining has changed by 4.06 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $4.68 per share and year-to-date closing price of $4.87 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $2.76 billion to $2.82 billion during the same period. Along with Gold, the company is also in the business of Silver, Basic Industries, Precious Metals, Basic Materials, among other usual products and services.
Franco-Nevada
Franco-Nevada Corporation operates as a gold-focused royalty and stream company in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Australia, and Africa. The company also holds interests in silver, pl ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Franco-Nevada. Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV) has moved by 3.65 percentage over the given period of 2021-YTD, helping it gain a place at number ten among the top performing stocks. The Basic Industries sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $125.33 apiece to the price of $129.91 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Apr 1, 2021. The smart run of the Canada-based Precious Metals sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $23.8 billion to $24.88 billion over the same duration.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.