Better Buy: Yamana Gold Inc. vs. GoldCorp

Gold prices are up nearly 13% year to date, but some of the biggest gold-mining stocks are struggling to keep up with the prices of the precious metal. Goldcorp (NYSE: GG), one of world's top five gold miners in terms of production, is down about 3% so far this year. Likewise, Canada-based gold mining giant Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY) has seen a similar drop in its shares drop year to date.

Are investors overlooking the potential in these two stocks amid rising gold prices? Between Goldcorp and Yamana Gold, which stock offers better value for money at current prices? Read on to know.

Before I dive into the bull cases for Goldcorp and Yamana Gold and reveal which stock is a better buy today, it's important to understand why these stocks have underperformed lately. 

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Source: Fool.com