XGD.TO is trading 3.02% up today as gold holds above US$4,500.
- Gold futures were up 1.52% on August 21, 2026, supported by Treasury-market liquidity measures, dollar and yield sensitivity, geopolitical uncertainty, and persistent central-bank demand.
- Higher gold prices improve expected margins, amplifying bullion’s move across XGD’s producer-heavy portfolio.
- Newmont, Agnico Eagle, Barrick, and Wheaton had substantial weights, making broad sector momentum the primary explanation rather than a single-company catalyst.