This gave the gold bullion ETF GLD a gain of over 2.2% on December 4, the day a steady job report published, defying the traditional investing theme. Winners SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Gold bullions plunged to a six-year low level on a rising greenback and muted inflation globally. GLD is down over 8.4% so far this year (as of December 4, 2015).