... [Gold] Bullion surged 64% in 2025, its biggest annual gain since 1979, driven by Fed rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, strong central bank buying, and rising ETF holdings. ...
Spot silver advanced 4.6% to $74.52 per ounce, after hitting an all-time high of $83.62 on Monday, while platinum jumped 4.7% at $2,150.46 per ounce, after rising to an all-time high of $2,478.50 on Monday.
Both metals recorded their best year ever, with silver leading by posting 147% annual gains, driven by its designation as a critical U.S. mineral, supply shortages and low inventories amid rising industrial and investment demand. ...
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Meanwhile in more traditional investments in 2025:
VMMSX +35.66% emerging markets fund
VTIAX +32.18% total international stock index fund
VGENX +20.62 energy fund
VFIAX +17.83 Vanguard 500 index fund
VGHCX +17.31 healthcare fund
VTSAX +17.12% total stock market index fund
VFICX +9.53% intermediate term investment grade bond fund
VWESX +7.18% long term investment grade bond fund
VBTLX +7.15% total bond index fund admiral
VBMFX +7.03% total bond index fund investor
VFSTX +6.73% short term investment grade bond fund
VMRXX +4.23% money market fund
VGSLX +3.19 real estate fund.
