Saturday, April 2, 2011

Ian MacDonald: Insight on Gold Investing for Institutions

Susan M. Mangiero submits:

Given the interest in commodity investing on the part of institutions, Mr. Ian MacDonald offers some insight about investing in gold. He is a member of the Advisory Board of Gold Bullion International and a former executive director of the Dubai Multi Commodities Center and various global financial organizations.

Q: What is the appeal of investing in gold on the part of pensions, endowments, foundations, college plans and sovereign wealth funds?

A: Gold has been a top performing asset for nearly a decade. Investors attribute several benefits to investing in gold, including diversification potential and the preservation of purchasing power. Gold has been a good hedge against inflation.

Q: There are many ways to invest in gold and other metals. One could take possession of the physical asset or buy stock issued by a gold mining company. How should an institutional investor evaluate the risks and returns of these two


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