Gold Price Today and Historical Data

Interestingly, Gold prices ticked up slightly to $3,352 per ounce as of July 14, 2025 — up just $1 from the day before, but still $930 higher than a year ago

The precious metal has soared in 2025, but recent price action suggests momentum may be cooling

Current Gold PriceHistorical Gold PriceGold Price Snapshot TimeframePrice (USD/oz)% ChangeToday$3,352—Yesterday$3,351-0

In contrast, 03%1 Month Ago$3,440+2. 63%1 Year Ago$2,422+27. 74% Why Investors Still Look to GoldEven with some day-to-day softness, gold remains a compelling long-term hedge:Store of value: Gold often holds steady when stocks swing

Conversely, Here's how you can gain exposure: Investment TypeDescriptionGold IRAsTax-advantaged retirement accounts holding physical or paper goldETFsGold-backed funds GLD, ideal for hands-off investorsBullionPhysical bars or rounds, usually stamped with purityCoinsCollectibles American Gold Eagles, often come with premiumsJewelryHigh markup and sentimental value, less liquidFuturesSpeculative contracts on gold's future priceGold FundsActively or passively managed mutual funds with gold exposure Current Precious Metals Prices MetalPrice (USD/oz)Gold$3,352Silver$38Platinum$1,376Palladium$1,189 While gold is the steadiest of the bunch, silver, platinum, and palladium offer additional diversification — but come with higher volatility (an important development) (noteworthy indeed)

Gold may not outperform stocks long-term (historical annual returns: stocks ~10. 7%, gold ~7. 9%), but it’s shining brightly in today’s uncertain market

With the metal up nearly 28% YoY, many investors are turning to gold as a safe-haven asset amid:Fed rate cut expectationsGlobal geopolitical riskSoftening inflation numbersIf you’re looking for a hedge or portfolio stabilizer, gold could still have room to run — just be mindful of near-term pullbacks