11 Best Gold Stocks for Inflation

8. B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:BTG)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 22

Dividend Yield: 6.28%

B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:BTG) is a gold producer based in Vancouver and operates three major gold mines. These include Fekola in Mali, Masbate in the Philippines, and Otjikoto in Namibia. It also has a 100% stake in the Gramalote project in Colombia, along with investments in Calibre Mining and BeMetals. The company has also been focusing on exploration in Mali and Finland, which would increase its global presence.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:BTG) only managed to achieve the lower end of its guidance as it produced 804,778 ounces of gold. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported gold production of 186,001 ounces. These numbers were due to the strong performance of the Masbate and Otjikoto mines, while Fekola fell behind due to delays in high-grade ore extraction. With these production values, B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:BTG) reported revenue of $1.90 billion for the full year, while reporting $448.23 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. The company also had $419 million in working capital and $500 million in available credit from its $700 million facility, demonstrating the company’s strong financial health.

For 2025, B2Gold Corp. (NYSE:BTG) has forecasted promising production output between 970,000 to 1,075,000 ounces. This increase in production will be supported by higher-grade ore processing at Fekola Phase 7 and Fekola underground. Along with this, the Goose Project is set to start its gold production in Q2 2025 and produce an output of up to 120,000–150,000 ounces in its first year. From the investors’ point of view, what’s even more uplifting is the management’s claim that the Goose Project is going to produce 310,000 ounces of gold per year from 2025 onwards.

With this expansion in its production base, along with successful translation into healthy profits and cash position, B2Gold Corp. is set for yet another impressive financial year. Therefore, it looks to be an ideal investment choice for investors who wish to hedge against inflation and economic downturns.