Gold has surged 310% since being dismissed as just a 'pet rock' by skeptics. It's a reminder that markets often punish conventional wisdom—what looks like a safe harbor during uncertainty can outperform dramatically. The metal continues to prove critics wrong, especially when central banks stay accommodative and geopolitical tensions persist. Whether it's macro hedging or pure technical momentum, gold's recent trajectory has silenced more than a few doubters. Interesting how narrative shifts when numbers speak louder than takes.