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Bothra treats gold and silver as distinct from other commodities like crude. Historically, these metals have served as a hedge during market volatility. Surprisingly, gold has outperformed even top global equity markets over the last two decades. Yet, he cautions that gold does not generate cash flows and should not form the core of a portfolio. Instead, a 10–15% exposure is advisable for diversification, especially considering central banks’ increasing interest in gold as a financial hedge.
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