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Chart of the Day: Is This Gold Mining Giant Headed for a Breakout?

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Last week, we cited the potential breakout in the SPDR Gold ETF. Today’s chart shows a similar pattern in miner Barrick Gold.

First, consider the series of lower highs since August 2020. Then notice how the price action Friday and today violated this downward trajectory.

Second is the rounded bottom around $18, which took shape in the fourth quarter. This suggests new support has emerged as the bearish trend fades.

Such a squeezing range may have reflected an equilibrium between buyers and …

For more, please click here to view the related idea and chart analysis on TradingView.

Barrick Gold (GOLD), daily chart with selected patterns and indicators, courtesy of TradingView.

About the author

David Russell is VP of Market Intelligence at TradeStation Group. Drawing on two decades of experience as a financial journalist and analyst, his background includes equities, emerging markets, fixed-income and derivatives. He previously worked at Bloomberg News, CNBC and E*TRADE Financial. Russell systematically reviews countless global financial headlines and indicators in search of broad tradable trends that present opportunities repeatedly over time. Customers can expect him to keep them apprised of sector leadership, relative strength and the big stories – especially those overlooked by other commentators. He’s also a big fan of generating leverage with options to limit capital at risk.