Gold miners are entering the danger zone
Key points:
- Gold miners are roughly 20% off their March 2026 highs
- Many traders are looking for an oversold bounce; However, history suggests that caution may be in order for a while
- The weakest period of the year for this sector begins in late September and will last until early November
Gold miner seasonality
One school of thought currently argues that gold miners are consolidating gains following a nearly two-year rally, and are trying to form a base above their 200-day moving average as a prelude to another upleg.

However, one primary concern is reflected in the chart below that displays the annual seasonal trend for the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index (HUI). The red box highlights a period of typical seasonal weakness. The current unfavorable period runs from the close on Trading Day of the Year #185 (September 28th) to TDY #211 (November 3rd).

HUI unfavorable period performance
