EQM Indexes has unveiled a new equity index providing smart beta exposure to junior gold mining stocks globally.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has entered into an agreement to acquire the $500 million Perth Mint Physical Gold ETF (AAAU US).

By Fiona Boal, Head of Commodities and Real Assets, S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The headline S&P GSCI fell 3.6% in September on the back of growing concern regarding the prolonged economic impact of a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Pierre Debru, Director of Research, WisdomTree.

Upon entering the fourth quarter of a literally unbelievable year, it feels like the world is waiting for the next “thing” to happen. Investors already had to contend with the fastest bear market in history, the fastest recovery, a tech boom…What now?

Evolve Funds has introduced a new ETF in Canada’s NEO Exchange providing actively managed exposure to global gold mining stocks.

By Maxwell Gold, Head of Gold Strategy, State Street Global Advisors.

As the US enters its first recession in over a decade, gold is showing signs of continuing strength – potentially providing a valuable tool for investors to manage the ongoing uncertainty ahead.

Gold ETFs globally recorded their ninth consecutive month of inflows in August, albeit at their slowest pace for 2020, according to data from the World Gold Council.

By Mobeen Tahir, Associate Director, Research, WisdomTree Europe.

The US Federal Reserve has made a profound shift to target average inflation following the recently concluded Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. This new approach from the Fed is likely to serve as a strong catalyst for metals – both precious and industrial.

By Nicholas Johnson, PIMCO Portfolio Manager, Commodities.

Gold prices hit new highs earlier this month, propelled by record low interest rates in many regions, inflation worries, and mounting government debt. Yet PIMCO’s valuation model indicates gold remains attractively valued, even at these levels.

VanEck’s European domiciled gold miners ETF – the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners UCITS ETF – has benefited from the increased demand for gold in recent months with assets swelling to more than $725 million.