From Hedge to Test Case: Gold’s Volatility and the Limits of Safety | Metals Mine

  • From Hedge to Test Case: Gold’s Volatility and the Limits of Safety

    From blogs.cfainstitute.org

    Gold’s spectacular rally in 2025 has entered a more volatile phase. After topping $4,300 an ounce and gaining more than 50% for the year, the metal has now fallen sharply. The correction underscores what many investors suspected: even a structural bull market can stumble when sentiment overshoots. The question is no longer simply why gold has risen, but whether its newfound prominence as a portfolio cornerstone can withstand stress. For investors, this latest swing is a reminder that gold’s evolution from hedge to strategic signal is a story still being written. Conflict and political dysfunction remain powerful ... (full story)

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