i-80 Gold Corp.
Here’s whether i-80 Gold Corp. (IAUX) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Neutral.
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); 50-day MA is rising (+1.18% over 10 days); RSI 47 — healthy momentum range; strong 1-year return of +123.6%. Concerns: below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 3-month momentum negative (-11.4%); declining volume on rally — weak conviction (0.80x 30d avg). Currently 33.9% off its 52-week high. Score: +2/7.
IAUX is holding above its long-term 200-day MA ($1.39) but has slipped below the 50-day MA ($1.56), pointing to short-term weakness in an otherwise intact trend. An RSI of 47.3 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +123.6% compares to +22.9% for SPY (beat the market by 100.7%). The current 33.9% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.