Gold and its miners have been attracting more attention since U.S. stocks started falling during the fourth quarter and interest rates began dropping. Bullion has gained 10% since its low in August and the GDX has risen over 20% since making its low in early September. The gold juniors have been playing catch-up after being sold for tax-loss into year-end with the GDXJ out-performing GDX since mid-December. Junior gold stocks have historically lagged the sector after the metal, its miners, and royalty firms have made significant lows. In fact, the tables have turned in the marketplace since GDX hit its low on Sept. ... (full story)