Exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors added gold to their portfolio last month, as the precious metal rose in value due to investors pricing in higher inflation for longer.
The iShares Physical Gold ETC was a new entry in fourth place. It owns physical gold to track the price of the metal. Charging just 0.12% in yearly fees, it is a very cost-efficient way for investors to own a commodity. This tracker is up 13% in 2024, as is the price of gold in sterling terms. However, since mid-April the gold price has fallen about 6%.
Sebastian Lyon, manager of Personal Assets Ord (LSE:PNL)investment trust, which has a 12% position in gold, says that the price rise this year is due to central banks buying gold, rising geopolitical risk and concerns about government debt.
Lyon therefore says that the rising gold price is beginning to reflect the probability that inflation will be sticky as central banks choose easier monetary policy over a burgeoning interest expense.
The two “all world” trackers include emerging markets and have around 3,500 shares in them, which contrasts with the 2,100 shares in the developed world alternative.
Performance data sourced from FE Fundinfo. Performance data to 30April2024.Rankings are based on the number of“buys”during April2024.
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