But with a new CEO aboard and investor uncertainty increasing, AU began to run in mid-August, climbing to 10 in October and spending seven weeks consolidating at that level. The stock took off again in early December and soared to 12.5 just before Christmas. Gold miners are the hottest sector in the market right now, and AngloGold Ashanti is a leader in the group. The stock also pays a small dividend, with a forward yield of about a half-percent.