BT Money Hacks: Gold - the ultimate safe haven investment (Ep 158)

    • Gold is the ultimate safe haven because of its history and also its liquidity profile.
    • Gold is the ultimate safe haven because of its history and also its liquidity profile. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK
    Published Mon, Dec 18, 2023 · 05:00 AM

    The liquidity of gold is arguably on par with some of the major global currency debt and equity markets, such as the S&P 500. Does this mean in 2024 we should put our money in gold jewellery or gold ETFs? Howie Lim gets advice from Robin Tsui of State Street Global Advisors SPDR.

    Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

    Highlights of the conversation: 

    00:56 Gold’s performance in 2023

    02:16 Gold continues testing record highs

    06:15 The ultimate diversifier

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    07:44 High liquidity not compromised

    10:48 Outlook for 2024

    Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

    With Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist & SPDR gold sales specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR

    Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

    Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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