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 2020 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 Dec 31, 2020, 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) International Tower Hill Mines Ltd (THM)
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:
International Tower Hill Mines
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd., a mineral exploration company, acquires and explores for mineral properties Canada and the United States. It holds or has rights to acquire ownership or leasehold ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of International Tower Hill Mines. At number one in the list of top stocks stands International Tower Hill Mines Ltd (THM), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $0.54 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $1.38 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. It translates to a change of 155.56 percentage. The Canada-headquartered Basic Industries sector company also saw its market value change from $101.28 million to $269.47 million.
New Gold
New Gold Inc., an intermediate gold mining company, engages in the development and operation of mineral properties. It primarily explores for gold, silver, and copper deposits. The company's operating ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of New Gold. Rank number two in the coveted list is held by New Gold Inc. (NGD) for being among the top performing stocks of 2020. Headquartered in Canada, the Basic Industries sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Precious Metals. Since the start of the year 2020, stock of New Gold has so far gained 148.86 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $0.88 per share and year-to-date price of $2.19 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $597.36 million to $1.46 billion.
Golden Minerals
Golden Minerals Company, incorporated on March 6, 2009, is a mining company. The Company owns the Velardena and Chicago precious metals mining properties and associated oxide and sulfide processing plants ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Golden Minerals. During the given months of the year 2020, Golden Minerals Company (AUMN) was successful in generating YTD returns of 145.16 percentage which helped it gain the number three spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2020 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Colorado, CO-based Golden Minerals closed at a price of $0.31 per share, while it traded at a price of $0.76 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. The company's market cap changed from $33.09 million to $115.15 million during the same period YTD. It ranks as a key constituent of major indexes that include Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
The company is classified under the Basic Industries industry sector and further specialized as a Precious Metals sector business.
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. During the given months of the year 2020, Comstock Mining, Inc. (LODE) was successful in generating YTD returns of 136.36 percentage which helped it gain the number four spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2020 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Nevada, NV-based Comstock Mining closed at a price of $0.44 per share, while it traded at a price of $1.04 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. The company's market cap changed from $11.21 million to $35.82 million during the same period YTD. It ranks as a key constituent of major indexes that include Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
The company is classified under the Basic Industries industry sector and further specialized as a Precious Metals sector business.
DRDGOLD
DRDGOLD Limited, a gold mining company, engages in surface gold tailings retreatment business in South Africa. The company's activities include exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. It re ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of DRDGOLD. The South Africa-headquartered company DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) is ranked number five among the best performing stocks of Gold of 2020. The Basic Industries sector business falls under the Precious Metals industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2020, the stock price of DRDGOLD has changed by 128.65 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $5.13 per share and year-to-date closing price of $11.73 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $338.31 million to $993.69 million during the same period. Along with Gold, the company is also in the business of Basic Industries, Precious Metals, Basic Materials, among other usual products and services.
Avino Silver
Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of silver, gold, and copper; and the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties. ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Avino Silver. Rank number six in the coveted list is held by Avino Silver (ASM) for being among the top performing stocks of 2020. Headquartered in Canada, the Basic Industries sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Precious Metals. Since the start of the year 2020, stock of Avino Silver has so far gained 124.14 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $0.58 per share and year-to-date price of $1.3 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $44.31 million to $114.35 million.
US Gold
U.S. Gold Corp., an exploration stage company, focuses on the exploration and development of gold and precious metals properties in the United States. It has interests in the Keystone and the Gold Bar projects located on the Cortez trend in Nevada; and the Copper King gold and copper project located ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of US Gold. At number seven in the list of top stocks stands U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $8.4 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $16.55 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. It translates to a change of 97.02 percentage. The USA-headquartered Basic Materials sector company also saw its market value change from $19.25 million to $95.27 million.
Hecla Mining
Hecla Mining Company, incorporated on August 7, 2006, is engaged in discovering, acquiring, developing and producing silver, gold, lead and zinc. The Company and its subsidiaries provide precious and base ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Hecla Mining. Hecla Mining Company (HL) has moved by 91.15 percentage over the given period of 2020-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 $3.39 apiece to the price of $6.48 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Dec 31, 2020. The smart run of the Idaho, ID-based Mining Quarrying Minerals sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $1.72 billion to $3.44 billion over the same duration. Hecla Mining is a key member of many popular stock market indexes. They include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Eldorado Gold
Eldorado Gold Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and mining of gold properties in Turkey, Greece, Brazil, Serbia, Canada, and Romania. The company ho ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Eldorado Gold. The Canada-headquartered company Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO) is ranked number nine among the best performing stocks of Gold of 2020. The Basic Industries sector business falls under the Precious Metals industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2020, the stock price of Eldorado Gold has changed by 65.26 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $8.03 per share and year-to-date closing price of $13.27 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $1.27 billion to $2.31 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.
Alio Gold
Alio Gold Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of mineral resource properties in Mexico. It primarily sells gold and silver. The company's principa ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Alio Gold. Alio Gold Inc. (ALO) has moved by 61.54 percentage over the given period of 2020-YTD, helping it gain a place at number ten among the top performing stocks. The Basic Materials sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $0.78 apiece to the price of $1.26 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Dec 31, 2020. The smart run of the Vancouver, BC-based Basic Materials sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $66.45 million to $107.67 million over the same duration.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.