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The case for a strategic allocation to gold
Gold has a key role as a strategic long term investment and as a mainstay allocation in a well-diversified portfolio. Investors have been able to recognise much of gold’s value over time by maintaining a long-term allocation and taking advantage of its safe-haven status during periods of economic uncertainty.
31 March
Monthly ETF Commentary
Global physically backed gold ETFs witnessed another month of outflows, losing US$1.7bn in February.
7 March, 2023
Gold Market Commentary
Gold declined 5.2% to US$1,825/oz, returning close to where it started the year. With a stronger US dollar the major culprit, price declines were much milder denominated in other currencies.
7 March, 2023
Gold Demand Trends Full Year 2022
Colossal central bank purchases, aided by vigorous retail investor buying and slower ETF outflows, lifted annual demand to an 11-year high.
31 January, 2023
Jewellery demand and trade: India gold market series
India, the world’s second-largest consumer of gold jewellery, has experienced rapid change over the last few years due to evolving demographics.
19 January, 2023
Gold Market Commentary
Gold posted a small gain in 2022; no mean feat given an unprecedented rise in rates and a strong US dollar. 2022 was a textbook example of gold’s stable and uncorrelated performance amid market turbulence.
9 January, 2023
Gold Outlook 2023
The global economy is at an inflection point after being hit by various shocks over the past year.
8 December, 2022
World Gold Council Report: Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Strategies for the Gold Mining Industry
The World Gold Council’s ‘Gold and climate change: Adaptation and resilience’ report identifies the key physical climate-related vulnerabilities of the gold mining industry.
8 November, 2022
Gold and ESG
Responsible Gold Mining
Ensuring high ESG standards across the gold supply chain
Gold and Climate Change
Analysing gold’s relationship with climate change
Gold’s Contribution to Society
Understanding gold’s role in socio-economic development
Our Documentary Series
The Golden Thread
The Golden Thread documentary series is an in-depth exploration of the role of gold in our past, present and future, from art and culture through science and technology.
Latest Research
Monthly ETF Commentary
Global physically backed gold ETFs witnessed another month of outflows, losing US$1.7bn in February.
Gold Market Commentary
Gold declined 5.2% to US$1,825/oz, returning close to where it started the year. With a stronger US dollar the major culprit, price declines were much milder denominated in other currencies.