Gold as a strategic asset for European investors

During a period of extreme economic uncertainty in the eurozone,  continuing concerns about economic growth in the United States, and the possibility of an economic slowdown in China, the World Gold Council commissioned a study on the importance of gold as a strategic investment for European investors (investing in euros) to protect their investment portfolios and mitigate their economic risk.

A new study by New Frontier Advisors (NFA) entitled "Gold as a Strategic Asset for European Investors" was commissioned by the World Gold Council to analyze this issue.

The results of the study indicate that the optimal strategic investment in gold for investors investing in euros ranges from 2-3% for the most diversified and lowest-risk investment portfolios to 4-9% for portfolios split 50/50 between stocks and bonds, and up to 10% for investment portfolios with a predominant share of stocks.

NFA research indicates that gold is a fundamental asset providing security in the event of extraordinary/extreme events. We believe that the importance of gold as a strategic asset may continue to grow globally due to economic slowdown, low returns on investment, currency wars, and other risks. Gold has unique properties that can protect the investment portfolios of European investors.

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