Castlestone dismisses gold bubble fears

Natalie Kenway
clock

Gold will be one of the best performing asset classes of the next decade and could return as much as 8% a year over this period, Castlestone's Angus Murray says.

The group's CEO also dismisses concerns of a bubble in the asset class as it is still not widely held in many investor portfolios. Murray, manager of the Aliquot Gold Bullion fund, says gold outperformed equities by just over 14% per annum during the past decade and believes it will be a similar scenario over the next 10 years. "We predicted gold would outperform because, similar to now, there was a devaluation of money and people wanted a safe haven," he says. "From December 31 2009 through to 2019 we predict gold will still be one of the best performing asset classes, however, no...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

What advisers need to know as SpaceX fuels space investing interest

What advisers need to know as SpaceX fuels space investing interest

WisdomTree’s Mobeen Tahir unpacks the space economy theme

Sophia Panayi
clock 14 August 2026 • 1 min read
How markets have developed in 2026 so far

How markets have developed in 2026 so far

'Active allocation does not mean constant trading or short-term market calls'

James Flintoft
clock 12 August 2026 • 3 min read
How sustainable funds have beaten the index this year

How sustainable funds have beaten the index this year

'ESG funds benefit from access to some of the livelier parts of the market'

Ian Aylward
clock 10 August 2026 • 3 min read