In this article, we will look at the 10 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for the Long Term.
Gold stocks are getting renewed attention as uncertainty around the U.S.-Iran war continues to whip markets around. In April 2026 alone, investors had to digest ceasefire headlines and uncertainty over whether that would hold, all while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz kept oil and inflation concerns in focus. That kind of backdrop tends to pull gold into the conversation.
That broader case is also showing up in institutional commentary. Schroders, in a report on “gold and gold equities,” argues that gold’s shift toward an “anti-fragile, secular portfolio allocation” may still have “a long way to run.” J.P. Morgan Asset Management says gold serves as a “long-term store of value,” has shown “strong historical performance during crises,” and can provide “useful insurance for portfolios.” BlackRock makes a similar point, describing gold as a “strategic diversifier and store of value” and a “strategic ballast” during periods of market stress. The case for gold is about whether a more unstable geopolitical backdrop keeps supporting demand for assets that can hold their ground when other parts of the market become harder to trust.
Against that backdrop, gold stocks deserve a closer look. That brings us to the 10 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for the Long Term.
Our Methodology
We used the Finviz screener to identify gold stocks that are viewed favorably by analysts. We then limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds.
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10. Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI)
On April 15, 2026, Morgan Stanley upgraded Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) to Equal Weight from Underweight and raised its price target to ZAR 77,000 from ZAR 68,000. The firm said it is increasing earnings estimates and price targets across its gold coverage, driven primarily by a higher gold price forecast.
On April 6, 2026, JPMorgan lowered its price target on Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) to $76 from $80 and maintained an Overweight rating.
Earlier in the month, Gold Fields reaffirmed its commitment to South Africa’s long-term growth through a R1.714 billion investment pledge for 2026 and 2027 at the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton. The investment supports the South Deep Expansion Project and will focus on infrastructure development, early access to new mining areas, and expansion of renewable energy capacity. The company said the project is expected to increase production from 309Koz in 2025 to approximately 338Koz in 2027, reaching 400Koz by 2030. President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the need to translate investment pledges into projects that support economic growth and job creation, while more than 70% of the South Deep investment is expected to go to local businesses, representing about R1.23bn into the local economy.
Gold Fields Limited (NYSE:GFI) operates as a gold producer with assets across South Africa, Ghana, Australia, Peru, Canada, and Chile.
9. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC)
On April 10, 2026, Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) said it received notice that TRC Capital launched an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer on April 7 to acquire up to 2.5M common shares, or about 0.21% of shares outstanding, at C$41.75 per share. The company urged shareholders to reject the offer, noting it was approximately 4.4% below the April 6 closing price of C$43.68 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Kinross said it does not endorse the offer and is not affiliated with TRC Capital Investment.
On March 26, 2026, UBS lowered its price target on Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) to $37 from $43 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares.
Earlier in March, RBC Capital upgraded Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) to Outperform from Sector Perform and raised its price target to $45 from $36, citing high free cash flow, leverage to rising gold prices, a stable operating outlook, and a “clear pathway” for capital returns with growth in per share metrics.
Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE:KGC) engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties across multiple regions globally.
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