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Gold has been a favourite with investors looking for a safe haven since last year’s turbulence began. But will this persist in 2009, or will the precious metal start to lose its shine as a hedging option?...
Exposure to physical gold is increasing in popularity in the structured products market as investors seek insurance against a long-term global downturn. Prices for gold, which has traditionally been viewed...
Investors aren't exactly falling over themselves to put their cash into anything other than ultra-safe government securities at the moment. Those brave enough to enter the markets have to navigate extreme...
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Lost shine
Despite gold's long-standing status as a safe haven in periods of turmoil, gold prices have trailed off considerably since they reached all-time highs in March. How have gold exchange-traded funds fared amid the turbulence? Donna Haws reports
Hot and gold
Two gold-linked products are on offer, one by Quantum Asset Management in the UK, and another by Morgan Stanley in the US. Both are attractive propositions, though the US product has more obvious advantages
Quantum Asset Management releases three commodities plans
Quantum Asset Management has released three commodities plans. The five-and-a-half-year Protected Gold Portfolio is 100% capital protected with 100% participation in the gold spot price, and delivers a maximum return of 165%, including capital. The Protected...
Gold producer hedging drops to record lows
Gold hedging plunged by another 18% in the first quarter of 2008, shrinking the global delta-adjusted hedge positions to 22 million troy ounces (Moz).
Step up to the bar
UBS has dominated the metals poll for the second time running, in a year that saw extreme price movements across the sector. Barclays Capital finished in second place, with Societe Generale taking the final place on the podium. By Ryan Davidson, with...
Bullish on bullion
Gold prices are hitting record highs, and with a variety of investors continuing to pour into the market, analysts are predicting further increases in the year ahead. By Peter Madigan
ORX database expected early next year
LONDON - The operational risk loss database run by the Operational Riskdata eXchange Association (ORX), a consortium formed by 12 international banks to pool their op risk data confidentially, is expected to begin operating around the start of February,...
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