Gold, amid the global reopening of economies, vaccination programs, and high inflation in the U.S., has not appreciated in 2021, but rather has losses of about 4% compared to its price in early January 2021. Overall, I consider these large fluctuations in key metrics for Barrick Gold risky, and believe they make it difficult to find the stock attractive now, after the underperformance in 2021. Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD) is engaged in the production and sale of gold and copper, as well as related activities such as exploration and mine development.