Some analysts remain bearish on gold, believing that energy, industrial metals or real estate would be a better hedge, while others think the metal is now trading at an attractive rate.
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Gold, commodities and real estate are among the asset classes that investors should consider as hedges against inflation, but knowing when to get out is key.
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Investors in Asia Pacific will likely see the low interest rate environment as an opportunity to add risk assets in the hope that the economic recovery is on the immediate horizon, but the case for owning gold in portfolios remains strong, according to Jaspar Crawley, Head of Distribution, APAC, at The World Gold Council.
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In our recent webinar in partnership with the World Gold Council, AsianInvestor spoke with a panel of experts about this unique asset class in the context of current developments and the outlook for the future.
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Long considered a safe-haven in troubling times, gold can provide liquidity and protection in risk-off scenarios - especially during systemic events affecting multiple regions and industries. It also provides a cost-effective hedging function compared to other options. Yet investors often still have reservations when it comes to adding or increasing gold exposure in their portfolios.
Sales of ETFs to Asian institutions continue to grow, but most are looking to international products. The region's regulators need to cut the rules limiting ETFs to grow, say experts.
The US dollar is currently strong, but economic weakness, minimal rates and a large and rising debt burden could cause it to weaken. How will that affect how asset owners invest?
The precious metal has seen a sharp rally thanks to its safe-haven status – but will it surpass the record price set in 2011, and is it still a good bet? Six experts offer their views.
JP Morgan has come up with a novel way to monetise Donald Trump's twitter tirades; and is gold glistering more for investors, as mainstream markets become less certain?
The yellow metal has gained lustre among investors amid the prevailing low-rate environment and global geopolitical uncertainties – how high could it go?
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With the precious metal increasingly included in multi-asset strategies, Robin Tsui of SSGA looks at key questions for investors.
Commodity prices are bouncing back, but will Asian asset owners now embrace an asset class they have long shunned? And is this the start of a new bull cycle, or a temporary rally?
