Gold Miners or Silver Miners: Which Precious Metals ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now?

The article compares two precious metals mining ETFs: Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM), which focuses on North American gold producers with a lower 0.46% expense ratio, and Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL), which provides global silver exposure with higher 1-year returns (83% vs 53%) but greater volatility. Gold miners are recommended for new precious metals investors, while silver miners suit those seeking higher-conviction bets on industrial and monetary demand convergence.

06/16/2026, 11:10 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Stocks Under $20 to Buy Before a Broader Market Rally

As the AI-fueled bull market continues with shifting momentum away from the Magnificent 7, investors are finding opportunities in lower-priced stocks tied to robotics, cryptocurrency infrastructure, AI data centers, and precious metals. The article highlights three stocks under $20 with identifiable catalysts: Serve Robotics (autonomous delivery), Bit Digital (Ethereum and AI infrastructure), and Coeur d'Alene Mines (precious metals mining).

06/08/2026, 6:04 AM • Investing

WALKER LANE RESOURCES ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF AUDITOR AND HAS RETAINED ITS FULL INTEREST IN THE SILVERKNIFE PROPERTY, B.C.

Walker Lane Resources has changed its auditor from Manning Elliott LLP to Davidson & Company LLP, effective April 14, 2026. The company has retained its 100% ownership interest in the Silverknife Property in British Columbia after Coeur Mining terminated their option agreement as of May 24, 2026 to focus on the Silvertip Mine. Walker Lane plans to incorporate data from both companies' exploration work to advance drilling in the Tootsee North and Silverknife Central Zones.

05/04/2026, 10:30 AM • Benzinga

Meet the Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Beating the S&P 500, the Nasdaq-100, and the Dow Jones in 2026

The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF is outperforming major U.S. indexes in 2026 with an 11.1% return year-to-date. Small-cap companies in the Russell 2000 are more insulated from geopolitical risks as they conduct most business domestically, while large-cap tech-heavy indexes face headwinds from global instability. The Russell's diversified sector composition and exposure to beneficiaries of U.S. government policies position it to continue outperforming in 2026.

04/30/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

VinFast, Alcoa, And Regencell Are Among the Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (March 30-April 2): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

U.S. large-cap stocks posted strong gains during the shortened week of March 30-April 2. VinFast Auto led with a 42.77% jump driven by strong EV momentum and Canadian rebates. Alcoa gained 24.12% on bullish commodities sentiment amid Middle East conflict resolution expectations. Other notable gainers included SBA Communications (23.22%), Equinox Gold (20.98%), and several precious metals miners, with gains ranging from 15-19%.

04/05/2026, 9:16 AM • Benzinga

Why Coeur Mining Stock Popped Today

Coeur Mining stock jumped 6% after gold prices rose 4% in late morning trading on Friday. While gold has declined 13% since before the Iran war began, Coeur stock has fallen 37%, attracting analyst attention as a potential buying opportunity. Wells Fargo forecasts gold prices could reach $6,100-$6,300 by end of 2026, but the author cautions that Coeur's earnings are expected to peak this year before declining.

03/27/2026, 12:12 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Are Coeur Mining Shares Trading Higher On Wednesday?

Coeur Mining shares rose 6.37% in premarket trading on Wednesday following the company's announcement of a private exchange offer for $40 million in senior notes and positive 2026 guidance. Post-acquisition of New Gold Inc., the company expects gold production of 680,000-815,000 ounces and approved a $750 million share repurchase program and new dividend. The stock carries a Buy rating with a $14.59 average price target.

03/25/2026, 10:30 AM • Benzinga

The $11B Mining Pivot: Why Capital is Securing High-Grade Gold & Silver Assets

Global gold mining capital is consolidating around high-grade assets as production hits structural constraints. January 2026 saw $11B in mining M&A with 77% focused on gold and silver. Major moves include Coeur Mining's acquisition of New Gold, adding significant production capacity, while junior explorers like Golden Goose Resources, New Found Gold, and Dolly Varden Silver advance early-stage projects in favorable jurisdictions.

03/25/2026, 10:15 AM • Benzinga

High-Margin Mining: How the Smart Money Is Navigating the New Gold Supercycle

Gold is experiencing a structural shift in global demand with record ETF inflows and major banks raising price targets to $6,300/oz. High-margin gold producers are positioned to generate unprecedented free cash flow as industry costs remain flat while prices consolidate at record levels. Key players including Lake Victoria Gold, Equinox Gold, Coeur Mining, New Gold, and Aris Mining are capitalizing on this supercycle with strong production results and cash generation.

03/18/2026, 10:00 AM • Benzinga

Why Coeur Stock Dropped Again Today

Coeur Mining stock fell 6.3% after a February CPI report of 2.4% spooked gold investors. Rising inflation concerns may push investors toward interest-bearing bonds over gold, causing gold and silver prices to decline 1.3% and 5.3% respectively. The analyst rates Coeur as a sell due to its high valuation (24.6x trailing earnings) and vulnerability to gold price fluctuations.

03/11/2026, 12:26 PM • The Motley Fool

Meet the Magnificent Vanguard Index Fund Beating the S&P 500 Already in 2026

The Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks is outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026, up 4.3% year-to-date versus a modest loss for the S&P 500. The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF is benefiting from favorable domestic policies, lower interest rates, and strong performance from companies like Bloom Energy and Credo Technology. Small-cap companies with floating-rate debt are particularly advantaged by recent Federal Reserve rate cuts.

03/10/2026, 3:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Coeur Mining Stock Dropped Today

Coeur Mining stock declined 6.6% as gold and silver prices fell despite ongoing Middle East conflict. While precious metals initially surged as safe-haven assets, prices have retreated due to a strengthening U.S. dollar (up 1.7% since the war began) and rising interest rate concerns, which make non-yielding gold less attractive compared to interest-bearing bonds.

03/09/2026, 11:09 AM • The Motley Fool

Why New Gold Stock Slumped This Week

New Gold's stock fell 17% this week as gold prices declined from their late January peak of nearly $5,600 per ounce. The decline was driven by a strengthening U.S. dollar and profit-taking by investors. Additionally, uncertainty surrounding the company's pending acquisition by Coeur Mining weighed on investor sentiment.

03/06/2026, 7:21 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Coeur Mining Stock Popped Today

Coeur Mining stock jumped 5.7% after reporting its 2025 mineral reserves. The company holds 4.4 million ounces of proven and probable gold reserves worth $22.1 billion (49% more than its market cap) at current gold prices of $5,020/ounce. With gold prices rising, the company's reserve valuations improve, and the stock trades at a relatively cheap valuation of under 12x earnings.

02/18/2026, 11:36 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Coeur Mining Stock Dropped Today

Coeur Mining stock fell 7.16% on February 17, 2026, following a decline in gold and silver prices. Gold dropped to $4,855 per ounce after hitting an all-time high of $5,419.80 in late January, while silver remained below the $80 per ounce support level. The company is scheduled to present at the BMO Global Metals, Mining & Critical Minerals conference on February 24, which could provide catalysts for recovery.

02/17/2026, 10:26 AM • The Motley Fool