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Paulson bullish on gold; NovaGold Donlin stake boosts AAAU exposure

Jul 22, 2026, 5:07 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Bullish due to favorable gold-price backdrop, event-driven exposure to mining stocks via AAAU, and confirmation of demand drivers from central banks; historical gold rallies tend to lift gold-miner ETFs like AAAU.

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John Paulson argues gold is in the early stages of a long-term rally as fiat currencies lose faith. NovaGold Resources is acquiring Paulson Advisers' 40% stake in the Donlin Gold project, underscoring upside exposure to a deep resource base. If central banks maintain gold purchases, AAAU’s miners exposure could outperform as the trend strengthens.

  • Paulson says gold is in the early stage of a long-term bull market.
  • Fiat fatigue and central-bank demand bolster gold investment.
  • NovaGold to acquire Paulson Advisers' 40% Donlin stake.
  • NovaGold: 40 million oz indicated and measured resources; market cap about $4.2B.
  • Gold price roughly quadrupled since 2009; briefly surpassed $5,000.

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