Institutions: Gold's appeal as a diversification tool is becoming increasingly apparent.

According to TechFlow TechFlow, on December 24th, Patrick Brenner, Cross-Asset Investment Manager at Schroders, pointed out in a research report that gold is particularly attractive as a diversification tool for portfolio risk against the backdrop of high uncertainty in the current US economic and policy environment. He noted that the US is facing "policy uncertainty, fiscal fragility, and growing investor concerns about the long-term role of US Treasury bonds and the US dollar." In this environment, gold, due to its safe-haven properties and low correlation with traditional assets, has become the preferred asset for investors seeking diversified portfolios. (Golden Ten)