Will Goldcorp Lead Miners to the Promised Land?

After an extended period of underperforming gold as a commodity, Goldcorp and other miners have shown small signs that they are ready to battle back. Against a backdrop of Alcoa's earnings, Chinese inflation data, and other global macroeconomic news, early signs of a structural shift look possible.

In the below video, Motley Fool contributor Doug Ehrman discusses the position of the miners relative to the commodities market, and how to position yourself to benefit as shifts in that position occur.

Goldcorp is one of the leading players in the gold mining market. For the last several years, investors have been the beneficiaries of several successful acquisitions and strong organic growth. Goldcorp's low-cost production of one of the most sought-after metals in the world continues to make this stock an attractive choice for long-term investors. To learn everything you need to know about this mining specialist, you're invited to check out The Motley Fool's premium research report on the company, which comes with a full year of ongoing updates and analysis to keep you informed as key news breaks. Click here now to claim your copy today.

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