Gold’s Enduring Appeal for Long-Term Investors
Gold has reaffirmed its status as a cornerstone of long-term investment strategies in 2025, with prices climbing nearly 30% year-to-date to $3,400 per ounce. Institutional confidence remains unshaken as central banks—particularly in China, India, and Turkey—continue accumulating over 1,000 tonnes annually.
The metal's historical resilience shines during market stress: Gold posted positive returns in eight of the ten worst quarters for global equities since 1973. Its dual role as both a crisis hedge and inflation buffer proves increasingly relevant, with global inflation persisting at 4.5% across major economies—echoing its performance during the 1970s inflationary period and post-2008 stimulus cycles.