Since the Iran war began on February 28, several corners of the financial market have behaved inunusual and unexpected ways, with gold prices being perhaps the most surprising. Gold has beena safe-haven asset for centuries, and investors have come to expect its value to rise in times ofcrisis or conflict. Indeed, many investors hold gold specifically to hedge against politicalinstability …
Continue ReadingGlobal gold ETFs added 45 tonnes in April after heavy March outflows. European funds led inflows amid inflation and geopolitical concerns. Analysts say gold remains vulnerable short term but bullish long term. Gold prices remained subdued at the start of the new trading week, hovering below $4,700 an ounce. However, analysts continue to expect renewed strength later this year …
Continue ReadingWisdomTree (WT) has been in focus after launching the WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund (WDIG) and reporting first quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations on both revenue and adjusted earnings. Recent launches like WDIG, the tokenized treasury partnership with Stable Sea and the latest quarterly update have all landed against a strong backdrop. A 1 year …
Continue ReadingRetail participation expanded through smaller contracts, mobile platforms and AI-powered trading tools. FX derivatives linked to CNH and INR showed strong growth amid currency volatility and flows. Market volatility has added impetus to derivatives trading in Singapore as new products expand the investor base. Data from SGX shows that within equities, FTSE China A50 Index Futures remain the primary …
Continue ReadingOn Thursday, May 7, WisdomTree announced the debut of the WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund (WDIG). Available on the CBOE, the actively managed WDIG operates with a net expense ratio of 55 basis points. Key Takeaways: WisdomTree has launched WDIG, an ETF that generally looks to capture global opportunities in strategic metals and rare earths alike. To do so, the …
Continue ReadingPrecious metals are not all built the same. Consider gold. It provides investors with a pair of extremely valuable benefits: low correlation to stocks, and reliable defense during market downturns. That said, it’s largely a decorative metal with few practical uses outside of jewelry and investment. Silver, which is priced much more cheaply than gold, is quite different. “More than …
Continue ReadingZIMBABWE’S first gold-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) could reshape how investors deploy capital, offering regulated offshore exposure for the first time — but analysts warn liquidity constraints and global market risks may blunt its early impact. A market intelligence report by Morgan & Co says the proposed First Mutual Wealth Gold ETF marks a structural shift for the country’s capital markets, …
Continue ReadingThe furious gold rally of more than two years looks like it’s finally cooling in 2026. This previously overcrowded trade doesn’t look quite so overcrowded anymore. Since the beginning of 2024, gold prices have soared from around $2,000 an ounce to more than $5,500 at one point before pulling back to its current $4,500 price. As a result, physically held …
Continue ReadingConsidering how geopolitical turbulence has led to market highs and lows throughout March and April, investors are likely keen to dial in on approaches that are posting good results. One such fund is the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT). Key Takeaways: BATT has enjoyed compelling returns this year, with its NAV rising 14.11% in April alone. The fund provides …
Continue ReadingMarch may have been a troublesome month for copper, but April seemed to show that the prior month’s sell-off might just be a thing of the past. In fact, the price of the red metal ended April at $12,911 per metric ton, gradually approaching where record highs once sat. Key Takeaways: Despite struggling in March, copper mounted a significant comeback …
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