Royal Gold Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) is a leading precious metals company that specializes in royalty and streaming financing within the mining sector. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company does not operate mines directly. Instead, it provides upfront capital to mining companies in exchange for the right to receive a percentage of the revenue (royalties). Alternatively, it can purchase metal at a fixed, discounted price (streams). This business model allows Royal Gold to benefit from rising gold prices. At the same time, it can minimize the operational risks typically associated with mining activities, such as cost overruns and production disruptions. The long-term price chart of Royal Gold Inc. (RGLD) illustrates a strong bullish trend characterized by a series of i