Investing in Gold This June? Here's How Much You Could Gain in Just One Year
Gold prices have already surged an impressive 25.65% since the beginning of 2025, reaching record highs above $3,500 per ounce, per GoldPrice.org. Recent market volatility saw gold experience its biggest one-day drop in nearly four years, falling 3.7% to settle at $3,294.10.
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Despite this correction, experts believe the precious metal remains positioned for potential gains over the next twelve months.
Gold's remarkable climb this year culminated in an all-time intraday high of $3,509.90 before support suddenly gave way to profit-taking. According to Trading Economics, gold is expected to trade at approximately $3,249.60 by the end of this quarter. Central banks continue supporting demand, purchasing 244 tonnes in the first quarter despite a 21% decrease from 2024 levels, per Reuters.
Real interest rates currently favor gold investments, with the 10-year Treasury yielding 4.5% against 2.3% inflation rates. According to T. Rowe Price, this creates a real interest rate of 2.2%, which remains below historical averages of around 3%. Lower real rates traditionally reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like precious metals.
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Thomas Winmill, Portfolio Manager at Midas Funds, expects volatility, but maintains a positive long-term outlook for gold prices. According to Winmill, investors should anticipate random price movements driven by unpredictable geopolitical factors in the short term. However, several fundamental factors support potential price appreciation over the coming twelve months.
Continued central bank demand from creditor nations provides underlying support for gold prices, according to industry analysis. Massive deficit spending and growing government debts worldwide could lead to currency debasement, historically benefiting precious metals. Current low interest rates and persistent inflation concerns create an environment where gold often outperforms traditional investments.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and unresolved trade frictions between major economies further enhance gold's appeal. These factors combine to create conditions favorable for potential price appreciation through 2026.
Gold's 20-year track record shows a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%, with significant year-to-year variation. According to DiversifyGuy, the best single-year performance reached 31.4% in 2007, while the worst declined 28.3% in 2013, based on historical data. This volatility demonstrates why experts recommend viewing gold as a long-term wealth preservation strategy rather than speculation.
A $1,000 investment based on historical averages could potentially grow to $1,098 over twelve months using conservative projections. However, Winmill noted that gold mining funds like his Midas Discovery have achieved 71.19% one-year returns recently. Actual returns will depend on market conditions, interest rate changes and global economic developments throughout the investment period.
Investors should recognize that gold provides no dividend or interest income, relying entirely on price appreciation for returns. According to financial analysis, this characteristic makes gold particularly sensitive to changes in real interest rates and inflation expectations.
Winmill recommended older investors seeking income limit gold exposure to less than 5% of total assets. Younger investors with higher risk tolerance can consider allocating more substantial portions of their wealth to precious metals. The specific amount depends on individual factors including age, overall wealth and personal risk tolerance levels.
For first-time investors, starting with $500 to $1,000 allows meaningful exposure without excessive risk concentration. According to Winmill, the key is beginning early and adding to positions regularly through systematic investment programs. This approach helps investors benefit from dollar-cost averaging while building long-term precious metals exposure.
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