GOLD
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Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) closed at $42.26 as of 2026-03-20, trading 39.2% above its 200-week moving average of $30.36. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 56.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.25 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 578 weeks of data, GOLD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 33 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GOLD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.5%.
With a market cap of $1189 million, GOLD is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 2.0%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Share count has increased 5.4% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 11.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GOLD would have grown to $1154, compared to $372 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 24.5% vs 12.5% for the index — confirming GOLD as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GOLD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GOLD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying GOLD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.2% after 12 months (median +27.0%), compared to +3.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +14.2% vs +19.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GOLD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GOLD has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +23.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | May 2015 | 11 | 8.9% | +108.6% | +1054.5% |
| May 2015 | Sep 2015 | 16 | 4.9% | +50.4% | +993.5% |
| Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 | 1 | 10.8% | -1.8% | +796.5% |
| Jan 2018 | Apr 2020 | 119 | 43.9% | -16.4% | +702.5% |
| Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 | 1 | 1.8% | -10.5% | +51.6% |
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 | 52 | 34.6% | +11.0% | +52.4% |
| Average | 33 | — | +23.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GOLD below its 200-week moving average?
No. Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) is currently 39.2% above its 200-week moving average of $30.36. It would need to fall to $30.36 to cross below the line.
What is GOLD's 200-week moving average price?
Barrick Gold Corporation's 200-week moving average is $30.36 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GOLD drops below its 200-week moving average?
GOLD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +23.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 33 weeks on average.
Is GOLD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GOLD as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 7.6%. Return on equity is 2.0%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GOLD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.2 years, $100 invested in GOLD would have grown to $1154, compared to $372 for the S&P 500. That's 24.5% annualized vs 12.5% for the index. GOLD has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GOLD pay a dividend?
Yes. Barrick Gold Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 189.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20