Here's how different sectors performed so far in 2025, and the rankings might surprise you:

Gold miners absolutely crushed it with a staggering 142% gain, leading the pack by a massive margin. The broader metals and mining sector wasn't far behind at 76%. Clean energy stocks surged 63%, showing renewed investor confidence.

Chip makers posted solid 52% returns, while solar companies climbed 43%. Even biotech managed a respectable 27% despite regulatory headwinds.

Meanwhile, internet stocks? Just 12.4%. That's the reality check—traditional commodities and hard assets are outpacing the digital economy narrative this year. Makes you rethink where real growth is happening right now.