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GC=F vs. GOLD
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility

Performance

GC=F vs. GOLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Gold Futures (GC=F) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period


GC=F

1D
1M
YTD
6M
1Y
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

GOLD

1D
0.31%
1M
-3.90%
YTD
22.77%
6M
20.16%
1Y
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

GC=F vs. GOLD - Yearly Performance Comparison


2026 (YTD)2025
GC=F
Gold Futures
0.00%0.00%
GOLD
Barrick Mining Corporation
22.77%13.01%

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Return for Risk

GC=F vs. GOLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold Futures (GC=F) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

GC=F vs. GOLD - Sharpe Ratio Comparison


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Drawdowns

GC=F vs. GOLD - Drawdown Comparison


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Drawdown Indicators


GC=FGOLDDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-40.58%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-34.83%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-18.91%

Volatility

GC=F vs. GOLD - Volatility Comparison


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Volatility by Period


GC=FGOLDDifference

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

57.21%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

57.21%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

57.21%

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