Precious Metals Drive Q3 Commodity Gains as Central Banks Ramp Up Purchases
Gold and silver outperformed in the third quarter of 2025, buoyed by aggressive central bank accumulation and their status as inflation hedges. VanEck analysts emphasize that sector rotation remains critical for weathering commodity market volatility.
The UBS Bloomberg and BCOM indices demonstrate how diversified exposure mitigates single-asset risk. Precious metals now account for nearly 30% of institutional commodity allocations, the highest since 2020's market turmoil.