When markets get rattled by uncertain fiscal policies, inflation pressures, and mounting geopolitical tensions, one space tends to light up the radar screens of serious traders—precious metals. With uncertainty swirling, capital flows toward assets that thrive on volatility and protect against instability, and right now the charts are confirming just how powerful that trend has become. One stock in particular has surged to the front of the pack, building momentum with each session, and the breakout that’s unfolding is not your run of the mill move. The writing is on the wall—this breakout is happening now, and every day you wait could be one less chance to catch the move.

The setup I have spotted is Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) — and it’s quickly becoming a market darling for traders and investors alike. With gold prices pressing higher on the back of fiscal policy uncertainty, sticky inflation, and rising geopolitical tensions, miners like AEM are reaping the rewards in a big way. The company is fundamentally strong, deeply entrenched in one of the most reliable hedges against volatility, and the performance of its shares is reflecting that strength. Momentum isn’t just a blip here — it’s being fueled by powerful macro tailwinds that continue to attract fresh capital, pushing AEM into a leadership role in the metals and mining space.

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What really makes AEM stand out right now isn’t just the macro tailwinds — it’s the technicals lighting up the screen. The stock has been breaking out to a series of fresh 52-week highs, a move that seasoned traders recognize as one of the clearest signals of momentum in action. This isn’t just a fleeting bounce — it’s confirmation that institutions are leaning in and buying strength. When a stock pushes through resistance again and again, carving higher highs in the process, it tells you the trend is not just alive — it’s accelerating. And with AEM sitting firmly above all major trendlines, this breakout has every hallmark of a trade setup that deserves a spot on the radar right now.

To capitalize on this breakout, I’d be targeting AEM with a call option purchase. The momentum is hard to question, and right now there’s a call priced to deliver a 117.9% profit potential if shares rise just 10% into expiration. That’s the kind of outsized upside I look for — a trade with the ability to reward big if the trend keeps running.

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Blane Markham

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