Gold Is Outpacing Stocks In 2025, And Why Advisors Don’t Push Gold

Gold’s Surging Performance: Insights from former U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl  

In the latest America’s Gold Authority® Podcast, host Mike Barnes welcomes Philip N. Diehl, former U.S. Mint Director and President of U.S. Money Reserve, for a timely discussion on gold’s recent performance and what’s driving prices higher. 

Why This Market Is Different 

Philip explains that while traditional advice suggests holding onto stocks during downturns, the current market defies that logic. Forecasts from Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan both predict significant growth for gold compared to stocks through the end of the year. 

Gold’s Strength in All Market Conditions 

Historically viewed as a safe-haven asset during challenging times, gold has now proven itself in both strong and weak markets. Over the past decade, gold has outperformed the S&P 500 in five of the last ten years and has outpaced stocks over the past five years. 

Multiple Forces Driving Gold’s Momentum 

Philip outlines 12 forces influencing gold’s upward momentum, including geopolitical uncertainty, inflation trends, central bank buying, and increased demand from China’s retail buyers. Notably, the gold bull market that began 19 months ago shows no signs of slowing. 

Advisors May Lag Behind Market Trends 

Many financial advisors lack education about gold and often recommend strategies that may not reflect gold’s recent performance. Additionally, because gold is typically held long-term, advisors see less financial incentive to recommend it. 

Why Now May Be the Time for Gold 

Philip concludes that given gold’s consistent outperformance and the current market outlook, those holding underperforming assets like stocks might benefit from rebalancing their portfolios toward gold. 

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