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Q: Hi 5i Team,
I want to add some exposure to the gold sector to my portfolio. What would you suggest given the current market? Gold bullion ETF (CGL), Equity ETF (XGD or ZGD) or invest directly in a Gold producer like AEM ? And what % would you suggest for a mid-40 investor?
Thanks

Asked by Benoit on January 22, 2025

5i Research Answer:

Sector allocations need to be personal, but we would suggest 5% to 10% as a guide. 10% if one is...

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