Some notable closes from last year vs today. Gold doesn't feel like its up but it is. Look at HUI and GDXJ as well as SGR. Makes sense that the underlying asset goes up in price and you lose over 50% of your value doesn't it? I think Sinbob will be proven correct.

END 2011....................TODAY

Gold.......$1567............$1662

Silver.....$27.86...........$30.10

HUI.........500...............433

GDXJ......24.70.............19.55

Oil..........$99................$91

DOW....12,218............13,159

SGR ..... $1.94.................74c