Adrian Ash: Doom, gloom and the case for gold insurance
Long-term strategic holding

The case for an allocation to gold in a multi-asset portfolio lies more in its potential as a form of insurance than as a safe-haven investment, explains Adrian Ash
As 2019 begins, gold has again found favour among investors. Driven by the winter's sudden slump in global equities, holdings in gold-backed exchange-traded funds have grown near record levels, and hedge...
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