how real are risks for gold
Michael Quach gives his views on the positive and negative influences for gold given how much its price is affected by investor expectation as much as anything more fundamental.
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why you shouldnt drop gold from portfolios
The likely continued increase in public debt across the globe justifies the place of gold in a diversified portfolio, according to Swedish banking group SEB.
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investors should pass on this golden opportunity
Many professional investors appear to have taken a shine to gold in recent weeks, so probably time the shrewd started to think about selling out.
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etps on a roll
Maybe the North Sea Elgin leak has inspired you to invest in natural gas; the hosepipe ban has got you thinking about water; or Easter comes with a new venture into cocoa. Whatever the commodity, theres an ETP for it.
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How safe are safe havens
2011 was a difficult year for investors, but more so because of the sizeable macro risks that had to be considered rather than the impact of negative returns.
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commodity fund allocations same despite turmoil
Commodity managers struggled to even keep up with their benchmarks last year, says Amandine Thierree, yet they are keeping their allocations unchanged, describing 2011 as “just a phase”.
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source lists gold etc in gbp
Source has listed its Physical Gold P-ETC in sterling on the London Stock Exchange, complementing the dollar listing it already has on the UK’s exchange.
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dangerous to paint gold as risk panacea
Portraying gold as a risk diversifier in investors’ portfolios is dangerous, according to Gary Reynolds, director and chief investment officer at Courtiers.
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etp investors jump at declined gold prices
Gold ETP inflows surged to their highest level in over two months last week as price declines in the safe haven attracted investors.
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Investors and managers differ on value in commodities
Investor demand for direct commodities is rising but managers favour the equities on valuation.
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Fixed income falls further from favour, fears Fitch
Bonds are falling out of favour with European investors as debt fears sink deeper.
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Goldman Sachs: gold price to push $1,900 within 12 months
Goldman Sachs has upped its 12-month forecast, saying it will hit push $1,900 an ounce in 12 months.
