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Gold has fallen dramatically from its January peak. Here's what investors should consider before making a move.

Gold prices slipped on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would continue the war in Iran over the coming weeks.

That's a reasonable take, but it might take longer than expected for gold to hit $10,000. It took gold about five years to double in value from about $1,300 per ounce in 2019 to $2,600 in 2024, so its recent spike could simply have been a knee-jerk reaction to the recent global events.

The price of gold has changed significantly this month. Here's where it sits as of March 27, 2026.

Gold rose on Tuesday, but remained on track for its steepest monthly decline since October 2008, as persistent inflation worries and expectations of higher interest rates due to the impact of the Iran war weighed on the non-yielding metal.

The investment seeks to provide investors with an opportunity to invest in gold through shares, and have the gold securely stored by the Custodial Sponsor; reflecting the performance of the price of gold less the expenses of the trust’s operations is the secondary consideration.

Precious metals trading desks around the world had their best year ever in 2025 as dramatic dislocations and surging trading volumes provided more opportunities than ever to make money.

The Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund reports that gold and silver reached record inflation-adjusted highs in 2025. Read the full analysis for more details.

Gold’s switch from being a safe-haven asset to reflecting the broader market’s mood was reinforced on Thursday, as the metal’s price dropped sharply.