Tabula’s ‘Mine-to-Vault’ Gold ETC Collapses After Mass Redemptions
The SMO Physical Gold ETC (BARS), marketed by Tabula and managed by Zipa Investment Management, has collapsed from over $1 billion to just $5.6 million in assets after abrupt redemptions this month. The ESG-linked gold fund initially attracted strong interest with its “responsibly sourced” pitch, but the sudden exodus—potentially tied…
Gold Bull Market 2025: Why History Points to Huge Upside
Gold is making headlines again. Prices have surged to all-time highs, yet if history is any guide, this bull market may be far from over. In fact, comparing today’s gold rally to the explosive run of the 1970s suggests we could still be in the early innings of a powerful…
Gold Shines Brightest in 2025, UBS Sees More Gains Ahead
Gold has outshined every major asset in 2025, climbing 28% so far and reaching $3,337 per ounce in mid-August. UBS forecasts the metal to hit $3,500 by December and keep rising into 2026. Driving factors include central banks’ steady buying, the strongest ETF inflows since 2010, and rising global demand—the…
The Case for a 10% Gold Allocation in Tough Times
Gold is often dismissed as outdated, but the numbers tell another story. Adding just 10% gold to an equity-heavy portfolio barely reduced returns yet significantly cut risk and improved downside protection. In nearly every major downturn over the past decade, gold buffered losses—helping investors stay the course when markets were…
Goldman Sachs: Gold Trades Like Manhattan Real Estate, Not Oil
Goldman Sachs analysts argue that gold acts more like Manhattan real estate than oil. The reason: gold isn’t consumed like other commodities; it’s accumulated and passed between owners. With nearly 220,000 metric tons still in existence and annual supply adding just 1%, prices are determined by buyers’ willingness to hold….
Trafigura Expands Into Gold and Silver as Prices Surge
Commodity giant Trafigura is expanding into gold and silver trading, hiring three experienced traders from MKS Pamp and OCIM to strengthen its presence in the sector. The new desk will handle doré, semi-processed bars refined into bullion, and could eventually push Trafigura into the bullion market traditionally dominated by major…
Malaysia Leads Growth in Shariah-Compliant Gold Investing
Shariah-compliant gold investing is on the rise, particularly in Malaysia, as Islamic investors seek alternatives to cash and interest-bearing products. Recent initiatives include a new 20-tonne secure vault, halal gold-backed ETFs, and bank-led digital gold savings products. With global Islamic finance projected to hit $7.5 trillion by 2028, gold’s non-interest-bearing…
Gold Demand Surge Prompts UBS to Lift Price Target to $3,600/oz
UBS boosted its gold price target by $100 to $3,600/oz for March 2026, with further upside to $3,700/oz by June. The bank points to sticky U.S. inflation, Fed policy easing, and ongoing dollar weakness as major supports for gold. UBS also highlights strong investment flows, with ETF demand forecast to…
Gold Gains Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Fed Speculation
Gold prices rose slightly on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened, making the metal more attractive to international buyers. Traders are increasingly betting on lower interest rates, with markets seeing a strong chance of a Fed rate cut in September. All eyes are now on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech…
Hong Kong Sets Sights on Global Gold: New Trading Infrastructure Plans Coming This Year
Hong Kong is accelerating plans to become an international gold trading hub, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announcing that comprehensive support measures will be unveiled later this year. The initiatives will include provisions for physical gold delivery infrastructure as the special administrative region seeks to strengthen its position in…