CME Gold Futures delivered remarkable returns, climbing 13.5% in 2023 and soaring to a record 27% gain in 2024.
Gold serves as a hedge against trust deficits, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising fiscal deficits, and fears of inflation and currency depreciation, making it a reliable refuge during economic uncertainty.
The GLD ETF saw strong inflows in 2025, adding USD 579.22 million to its AUM, reaching USD 76.74 billion, despite some brief outflows post-election.