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Why GLD ETF slipped -1.34% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$355.78 -1.34% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $354.25
SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD) earns a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 39/100 RQD Confidence. As an exchange-traded fund, single-company GAAP gross margins, Altman-Z, and CEO Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for fund structure; its score reflects basket trend, institutional flow, and macro regime alignment.
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Cap $82.00B
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As of 2026-11-02, SPDR Gold Shares Trust (NYSE: GLD) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 39/100 at a spot price of $355.78 (-1.34% 1D, market cap $82.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 40 tracked ETF / Index issuers, GLD ranks #33 in composite RQD confidence.
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Within the ETF / Index sector (Physical Gold Bullion), GLD carries a Roarable D- (39/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of N/A (ETF), and ROIC of N/A (ETF). By comparison, XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B) and RSP (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GLD leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GLD leads on capital efficiency (— ROIC).
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For SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD), key quantitative strengths include Diversified Physical Gold Bullion basket eliminates single-company earnings blowup risk. and Institutional 13F desks and index options flow show constructive basket demand., while primary risk factors center on Corporate GAAP gross margin, Altman-Z, and Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for ETF fund structures. and Underlying index basket remains sensitive to Federal Reserve liquidity and Treasury yield swings.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $354.25 (-0.43%)🧬 ETF Open-End Share Creation/Redemption⚙️ Cash Engine: 4/20 (E) • Liquid Basket
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GLD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±2.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (39/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY GLD SCORES 39/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (38% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±2.3% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (21% of score)
Diversified basket structure mitigates single-issuer 10-K restatement risk
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
ETF Open-End Share Creation/Redemption & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$381.67-1.1% Next Q
47
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$377.65-1.4% Next Q
44
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$372.28-4.4% Next Q
42
CurrentGrade D-$355.78-7.6% Hist 90D α
39
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a GLD Turnaround Squeeze
While GLD currently carries a cautious 39/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Diversified Physical Gold Bullion basket eliminates single-company earnings blowup risk.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Institutional 13F desks and index options flow show constructive basket demand.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (ETF Open-End Share Creation/Redemption) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why GLD ETF slipped -1.34% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD) slipped -1.34% to $355.78, trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($354.67 – $509.7). ETF / Index Composite (Physical Gold Bullion) tracking macro liquidity and institutional flow.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($354.67 – $509.7) with RSI-14 at 30.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±2.3% around $355.78 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fund Rating Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) with 39/100 RQD composite score.
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GLD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -14.21%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-02O $360.7H $360.7L $355.8C $355.8VOL 16.20M
RES: $424.0SUP: $354.5SMA50: $387.8SMA200: $412.3
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
ETF / Index Composite — N/A for Fund Structure
Single-issuer corporate Reverse-DCF growth hurdles do not apply to index funds or ETFs.
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Trigger: $362.18 • Invalidation: $342.26
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1. Head-to-Head ETF / Index Peer Comparison (GLD vs. XLK, RSP, IWM, SCHD)
Industry: Physical Gold Bullion (1 Tracked Issuers)Across 40 tracked ETF / Index securities in the Roarable RQD universe, SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD) ranks #33 by composite RQD confidence (39/100, grade D-) and #5 by equity capitalization ($82.00B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, GLD leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while GLD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with ETF composite structure and benchmark tracking. SCHD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with GLD at 39/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| GLD
ACTIVE
SPDR Gold Shares Trust | D- | 39/100 | — | — | — | -1.34% | $82.00B | Benchmark Subject |
| XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | C | 62/100 | — | — | — | -1.20% | $74.00B | /xlk-vs-gld → |
| RSP Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | B+ | 76/100 | — | — | — | +1.19% | $74.00B | /rsp-vs-gld → |
| IWM iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF | C+ | 69/100 | — | — | — | +0.96% | $72.00B | /iwm-vs-gld → |
| SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | B+ | 77/100 | — | — | — | +1.46% | $65.00B | /schd-vs-gld → |
2. GLD ETF Structure, Technical Regime & Benchmark Role Breakdown
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND / COMPOSITE VEHICLE • NYSEBecause SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD) is structured as an exchange-traded fund / composite basket rather than a single operating corporation filing 10-K GAAP income statements, Roarable evaluates GLD on technical trend regime, moving-average dispersion, 52-week range positioning, relative strength (RSI-14), and secondary-market share volume liquidity. At $355.78, GLD trades vs. its 50-day SMA of $387.80 and 200-day SMA of $412.25 on daily liquidity of 16,200,319 shares.
50D SMA Level
$387.80
Medium-Term Trend Anchor
200D SMA Level
$412.25
Institutional Secular Line
52-Week Range Pos
2.0%
$354.67 – $509.70
RSI-14 Momentum
30.3
OVERSOLD (<32)
Volume Liquidity
16,200,319
AUM Cap $82.00B
3. GLD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs GLD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, SPDR Gold Shares Trust (NYSE: GLD) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 39/100 at a spot price of $355.78 (-1.34% 1D, market cap $82.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 4/20. Across 40 tracked ETF / Index issuers, GLD ranks #33 in composite RQD confidence.
How does GLD compare to XLK and RSP in the ETF / Index sector?
Within the ETF / Index sector (Physical Gold Bullion), GLD carries a Roarable D- (39/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of N/A (ETF), and ROIC of N/A (ETF). By comparison, XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B) and RSP (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B). Among the 5-stock peer group, GLD leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while GLD leads on capital efficiency (— ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GLD?
For SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD), key quantitative strengths include Diversified Physical Gold Bullion basket eliminates single-company earnings blowup risk. and Institutional 13F desks and index options flow show constructive basket demand., while primary risk factors center on Corporate GAAP gross margin, Altman-Z, and Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for ETF fund structures. and Underlying index basket remains sensitive to Federal Reserve liquidity and Treasury yield swings.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is GLD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
GLD last traded at $355.78 (-1.34% on volume of 16,200,319 shares), positioning the stock -8.26% below its 50-day simple moving average ($387.80) and -13.70% below its 200-day simple moving average ($412.25). Across its 52-week range of $354.67 to $509.70, GLD sits at the 0.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±2.3% ($347.60 to $363.96).
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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 39/100 (D-)
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GLD — SPDR Gold Shares Trust: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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As of: 2026-11-02T14:08:23Z
Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, GLD scores 39 out of 100, earning a D- grade and the verdict label "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow (ETF Composite Methodology)." The five pillars are:
- Fundamental Cash Engine: 4 / 20. The rating reports ROIC of 0% and FCF yield of 0%. Because GLD is a physical gold bullion vehicle rather than an operating business, these cash-generation metrics carry limited meaning, and the low pillar score mainly reflects the absence of earnings-based cash flow.
- Whale 13F Flow: 15 / 20. The rating cites institutional accumulation and options positioning as the strongest pillar, indicating relatively supportive large-holder activity per the source.
- Insider Conviction: 4 / 20. The rating cites SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow as weak, a low score for this pillar.
- Macro Regime Fit: 8 / 20. The rating reports a beta of 1.0 and notes sector sensitivity, placing GLD at market-level volatility with limited regime-specific support.
- Forensic Balance Sheet: 8 / 20. The rating reports an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 6/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.5.
For a prospective investor, the practical reading is that the rating's overall weakness comes from cash-flow and insider-conviction pillars, while institutional flow is comparatively stronger. Whether gold price exposure suits a given portfolio is a question the source data does not resolve.
Open Questions
- What are the fund's sponsor fees, custody arrangements, and tracking error relative to spot gold?
- How do the reported 13F institutional holdings and options positioning break down by holder and by timeframe?
- What is the source of the Congressional PTR cluster flow cited in the insider pillar, and which transactions it comprises?
- How are the Altman Z, Piotroski F, and Debt/Equity values derived for a bullion trust whose balance sheet is not described in the source data?
- What is the price performance attribution between gold spot movements and fund-level flows over the 52-week range?
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🎯 Target: $313.09 (-12.0%)
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Welcome to the GLD (SPDR Gold Shares Trust) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 39/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow (ETF Composite Methodology)) in Physical Gold Bullion. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $270.39 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $355.78 Pump the brakes on GLD — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on GLD, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless SPDR Gold Shares Trust expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $416.26 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $355.78 GLD cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on GLD, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Physical Gold Bullion and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $355.78 (52-wk range $354.67 - $509.70), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.