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Gold has hit new record highs in the past year as a hedge against uncertain economic conditions.
Rather than invest directly in gold, investors may benefit by investing in gold mining companies.
Besides gold stocks, investors can also get exposure from gold ETFs and mutual funds.
Gold stocks — shares of miners and royalty/streaming companies of the precious metal — offer investors leveraged, indirect exposure to the metal while tying returns to corporate execution. Historically, they’ve helped diversify portfolios and hedge bouts of inflation, tightening liquidity or market stress while providing potential operational upside.
But they are not the same as owning bullion. Earnings quality, cost discipline, jurisdictional risk, balance-sheet strength and management execution can amplify (or mute) what gold prices alone would deliver.
With gold testing record highs, central banks accumulating reserves, and geopolitics unsettled, many analysts see a strategic role for appropriate gold stocks in diversified portfolios. The picks below are ranked on a blend Zacks Rank signals, Style Scores and fundamentals.
This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.
The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.
An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank.
A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.
The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.
Value ScoreA
Growth ScoreA
Momentum ScoreA
VGM ScoreA
Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.
As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.
Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season.
The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Centerra Gold is a mid-tier miner with gold leverage from Mount Milligan and the Öksüt heap-leach operation. In Q4 2025, Centerra beat cost guidance and emphasized a self-funded plan supported by stronger realized prices and disciplined capital. Amended permits now extend Mount Milligan’s operation through 2035, improving cash flow visibility and keeping longer-dated growth options like Kemess in play.
Potential Risks
Mount Milligan is sensitive to grades, throughput, and power costs, while Turkey adds permitting and geopolitical headline risk. Centerra is also less diversified than the majors, so a single-site issue can swing results.
Forecast
Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) reflects favorable estimate revisions, though a Value B contrasts with Score of Growth D and Momentum F. The company’s Price, Consensus & EPS Surprise chart shows the sharp run into 2026 alongside rising 2026–2027 consensus lines and a positive surprise cadence.
This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.
The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.
An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank.
A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.
The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.
Value ScoreA
Growth ScoreA
Momentum ScoreA
VGM ScoreA
Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.
As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.
Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season.
The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Agnico Eagle is a large-cap gold producer with core mines in Canada, Finland, and Mexico, giving investors direct leverage to gold. In Q4 2025, Agnico delivered record free cash flow, met guidance, and lifted its dividend, underscoring consistent execution and strong realized prices. The company’s pipeline and exploration success in Abitibi and Nunavut support steady growth without leaning on big acquisitions.
Potential Risks
At elevated multiples, any miss on costs, grades, or timing can trigger a quick de-rating. Even in stable jurisdictions, permitting, labor availability, and inflation can pressure unit costs, while a pullback in gold prices would compress margins.
Forecast
Zacks Rank #1 points to improving earnings revisions, and the Scores of Growth B, Momentum B, Value D, and VGM C show the market rewarding momentum over cheapness. The company’s chart shows a strong price trend with a rising 2026–2027 consensus and mostly positive surprises lately.
This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.
The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.
An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank.
A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.
The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.
Value ScoreA
Growth ScoreA
Momentum ScoreA
VGM ScoreA
Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.
As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.
Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season.
The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
DPM Metals is a high-margin gold producer with copper credits, led by Bulgaria’s Chelopech and Turkey’s Ada Tepe, with a growth lever in Serbia. In Q4 2025, management cited record full-year results and free cash flow, and its three-year outlook targets strong production growth. Drilling has added new high-grade zones at Chelopech, and the Čoka Rakita feasibility study outlines a realistic pipeline to extend its low-cost profile.
Potential Risks
The asset base is concentrated, so a setback at Chelopech or Ada Tepe can hurt results. Advancing development projects adds execution and permitting risk, and shifts in regional regulation or taxation could pressure costs.
Forecast
Zacks Rank #1 suggests positive estimate revisions, but the Style Scores of D for Value and Growth, and A for Momentum, point to a momentum-led setup. The chart shows the stock inflecting higher into 2026 as 2026–2027 consensus lines jump, with surprises generally supportive lately.
This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.
The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.
An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank.
A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.
The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.
Value ScoreA
Growth ScoreA
Momentum ScoreA
VGM ScoreA
Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.
As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.
Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season.
The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Gold Fields is a global gold producer with mines across Africa, Australia, and the Americas, giving investors diversified gold exposure. In its full-year 2025 report, Gold Fields delivered stronger profit and free cash flow, supporting an ordinary dividend and a special payout alongside improved balance-sheet flexibility. Operational momentum at Salares Norte and portfolio moves such as consolidating Gruyere and progressing Windfall add company-specific catalysts beyond bullion prices.
Potential Risks
New-asset ramp-ups can be lumpy, and higher sustaining capital, royalties, or inflation can pressure costs. Multi-jurisdiction operations bring permitting and tax risk, while any sharp gold-price retracement would likely compress both earnings and multiples.
Forecast
Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) remains supportive, and the Style Scores of A for Growth and B for Value and Momentum screen exceptionally well. The chart shows price rising alongside 2026–2027 consensus lines that keep moving higher.
This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.
The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.
An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Zacks Sector Rank assigns a rating to each of the 16 Sectors based on their average Zacks Rank.
A sector with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.
The sector with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top sector (1 out of 16), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Sectors. The sector with the worst average Zacks Rank (16 out of 16) would place in the bottom 1%.
The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.
The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.
Value ScoreA
Growth ScoreA
Momentum ScoreA
VGM ScoreA
Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.
As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.
Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) looks to find companies that have recently seen positive earnings estimate revision activity. The idea is that more recent information is, generally speaking, more accurate and can be a better predictor of the future, which can give investors an advantage in earnings season.
The technique has proven to be very useful for finding positive surprises. In fact, when combining a Zacks Rank #3 or better and a positive Earnings ESP, stocks produced a positive surprise 70% of the time, while they also saw 28.3% annual returns on average, according to our 10 year backtest.
Kinross Gold is a senior producer with gold exposure in the Americas, including a growing Nevada footprint. In Q4 2025, Kinross generated record free cash flow and strong margins while advancing Great Bear and Lobo-Marte projects. Management’s 2026 framework targets a sizable share of free cash flow for shareholder returns, with ongoing optimization and expansion work as catalysts.
Potential Risks
Grade variability, cost inflation, and permitting delays can pressure margins, and larger capital projects can slip. After a sharp rally, the stock is also more vulnerable to a gold-price pullback or a single-quarter miss.
Forecast
Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) is a neutral signal, but Value B with Growth and Momentum scores of A supports relative strength. The company’s chart shows 2026–2027 estimates rising higher alongside a steep price uptrend and mostly positive recent EPS surprises.
The Zacks Rank is a proprietary stock-rating model that uses trends in earnings estimate revisions and earnings-per-share (EPS) surprises to classify stocks into five groups: #1 (Strong Buy), #2 (Buy), #3 (Hold), #4 (Sell) and #5 (Strong Sell). The Zacks Rank is calculated through four primary factors related to earnings estimates: analysts' consensus on earnings estimate revisions, the magnitude of revision change, the upside potential and estimate surprise (or the degree in which earnings per share deviated from the previous quarter).
Zacks builds the data from 3,000 analysts at over 150 different brokerage firms. The average yearly gain for Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks is +23.62% per year from January, 1988, through June 2, 2025.
Selections for Best Gold Stocks are based on the current top ranking stocks based on Zacks Indicator Score. For this list, only companies that have average daily trading volumes of 100,000 shares or more were considered. All information is current as of market open, March 5, 2026.
Guide to Gold Stocks
Is it a good time to invest in gold stocks right now?
Given that gold prices are already elevated and many forecasts point to further upside, now is considered a “reasonable time” by many analysts to consider gold stocks. The leverage effect of mining companies means they may outperform bullion if gold continues to rise. However, one must also be cautious: valuations for some stocks might already reflect part of the rally, and risks remain (see next). It’s prudent to size positions carefully and maintain diversification.
Benefits of investing in gold stocks
Operational leverage: As gold prices climb, miners’ margins expand because cost per ounce is relatively fixed.
Dividend potential: Some mature gold companies pay dividends or buy back shares, offering a yield component beyond price appreciation.
Portfolio diversification: Gold stocks can reduce correlation with typical growth stocks, providing a hedge in volatile markets.
Risks of investing in gold stocks
Operational & geological risk: Mining has many moving parts—cost overruns, mine disruptions, regulatory issues, jurisdiction risks.
Gold-price risk: If gold falls or stagnates (for example due to higher interest rates), miners will suffer in the opposite direction—sometimes more steeply.
Valuation risk: Stocks may already price in strong future gold prices; if those don’t materialize, downside exists.
Gold stocks vs Gold stocks ETF vs physical Gold
Physical Gold: You own actual bullion; no company risk, but you incur storage & insurance costs, no dividends, and liquidity might be lower.
Gold stocks: You get corporate leverage to gold price, potential dividends, but you assume company-specific risks.
Gold ETFs (physical bullion): Track gold price directly, low cost, easy to trade, no storage issues—but they don’t offer dividends or operations upside.
Gold-mining ETFs: Bundle many gold stocks—diversifies company risk but still carries mining equity risk—and may amplify upside or downside relative to bullion.
How to Select the Best Gold Stocks
When evaluating individual gold names:
Check cost per ounce (all-in sustaining cost) and production profile.
Verify debt levels and balance-sheet health.
Look for a diversified asset base (geography, mine life).
Dividend or buyback policy.
Management track-record and governance.
Valuation relative to peers and forward earnings.
Gold stocks vs Silver stocks: Which one is better?
Silver stocks offer exposure to both precious-metal demand and industrial applications (solar panels, EVs, electronics), which creates a different demand profile. That said, silver often underperforms gold during safe-haven rushes and may carry extra cyclicality. For investors focused purely on a hedge or safe-haven, gold stocks are often the preferred choice—but mixing both may enhance diversification.
Market Trend and Forecast about Gold Stocks
What factors are driving gold prices?
Key drivers include:
Central-bank buying of gold as part of reserves diversification.
A weak U.S. dollar and lower real interest rates make gold more attractive (because gold yields no interest).
Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation concerns push investors toward safe-haven assets.
For miners: higher gold price, stable or declining costs per ounce, improved cash flows.
How do gold stocks perform during inflation or recession?
Historically, gold and gold-stocks have had better relative performance during periods of high inflation or economic stress—thanks to their hedge status. In recessions, while equities may falter, gold may hold its value or rise, which can support gold stocks. That said, mining companies may face production or cost pressures during downturns, so while the metal may hold up, company risks still exist.
Are gold mining stocks undervalued right now?
According to some research, yes. For example, one note points out that while gold has rallied significantly, many mining companies’ valuations remain conservative relative to the metal’s price — offering potential upside if the rally continues. Still, because many investors have already rotated into the sector, valuations may be less of a bargain than in past cycles.
Will rising Interest rates hurt gold mining companies?
Rising real (inflation-adjusted) interest rates typically increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, which can weigh on gold prices—and thus miners. Additionally, higher rates increase costs for mining firms that borrow. On the flip side, if higher rates reflect inflation-risk or weakness in the economy, gold may benefit. So the net impact depends on the underlying cause of rate increases.
Gold ETFs and Alternatives
Are gold ETFs better than individual gold stocks?
If your primary goal is to track the price of gold (for example as a hedge) rather than pick specific companies, ETFs that hold physical gold may be a simpler, lower-risk approach. They eliminate much of the company-specific risk inherent in mining stocks. On the other hand, stock exposure offers the possibility of outsized returns (when gold rises) via operational leverage—but also greater downside.
Should I invest in gold mutual funds or ETFs? Where is the difference?
Gold ETFs typically offer direct exposure, low expense ratios, high liquidity, and transparent holdings.
Gold mutual funds may invest in a mix of gold stocks, sometimes along with other precious-metal companies, and may have higher fees or minimums. For many self-directed investors, ETFs are more efficient.
Which is appropriate depends on your tax situation, jurisdiction, and preferred investment vehicle.
Should I invest in gold for diversification or growth?
Gold is most commonly used as a diversifier—to reduce portfolio risk, hedge inflation, or provide safe-haven exposure. If you’re seeking growth, gold stocks (especially mining companies) may offer upside—but with higher risk. Understand the role you want gold to play in your portfolio before choosing.
How do dividends from gold companies compare to other sectors?
Many gold mining companies may pay dividends or buy back shares, but yields generally tend to be lower than high-dividend sectors such as utilities or REITs. Because their cash-flows are heavily dependent on commodity prices, dividends may be more variable and less predictable. Royalty/streaming companies often offer steadier payouts.
Best way to diversify with silver in a portfolio
Silver provides a related yet distinct exposure: it is both a precious metal and an industrial metal. To diversify with silver: consider silver-mining stocks or silver ETFs; assess how it correlates with gold and your broader portfolio; keep allocation moderate since silver can be more volatile. Pairing gold and silver may add another dimension of diversification.
Should I invest $1,000 Right now in Gold Stocks and What Will It Look Like?
If you invest $1,000 today in a basket of gold stocks or a gold-stock oriented ETF, here’s a simplified illustration:
Suppose gold rises by 20% over the next year and miners, benefiting from operational leverage, rise by 30%.
A $1,000 investment grows to $1,300 (assuming no fees/dividends).
If instead gold stagnates or falls 10%, miners might fall 15-20% due to the leveraged effect, and you’d end up around $800-$850.
This underlines both the opportunity and risk. A prudent approach: allocate only a portion of your portfolio (e.g., 5-10%) to gold stocks, have a longer time horizon (3-5 years or more), and monitor costs, valuations, the macro backdrop, and company fundamentals.
Common Questions About Gold Stocks
Do gold stocks pay dividends?
Yes—many established gold companies (especially large-caps or royalty/streaming firms) distribute dividends or execute buy-backs. However, payout levels depend on production, gold price, costs, and company capital allocation decisions.
What stocks are backed by gold?
While no stock is “backed” by gold in the same way that a bullion bar is backed, many mining companies’ profitability is tied directly to the gold price. Royalty or streaming companies may also offer quasi-“gold exposure” via agreements to buy gold production at fixed prices.
Is Warren Buffett buying gold?
Historically, Buffett has expressed skepticism toward gold as a productive investment and has favoured businesses generating cash flow rather than commodities per se. There’s no major reported shift recently indicating he’s investing heavily in gold or gold stocks. (As always, check the latest filings for updates.)
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