GFI stock took a giant leap forward in November, rising by 40% after it announced it gave up its bid to buy Canadian company Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY) after Yamana backed a competing $4.8 billion takeover bid from Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) and Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ:PAAS). The Federal Reserve’s moves to raise interest rates in turned strengthened the U.S. dollar, but using gold as a hedge against inflation is still a good idea. The Portfolio Grader evaluates stocks based on qualitative and momentum metrics, such as earnings history and surprises, analyst sentiment and buying pressure.