For example, Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX) has gained 191.7% year-to-date. The stock has been strengthening after recently reporting strong earnings on increased operating efficiency, despite revealing a second quarter dip in revenue year-over-year. ABX is the largest component in GDX’s portfolio, accounting for 10.4% of the ETF’s holdings.
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Looking ahead, given the rising price of gold, Miller argues that these miners can generate even greater profits, especially after recent cost control efforts.
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