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Rn spdr invest in gold sg

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rn spdr invest in gold sg

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State Street's Q3 2026 white paper argues gold is a portfolio diversifier with historical staying power. In 14 S&P 500 peak-to-trough drawdowns greater than 15%, gold averaged +5.89% versus -23.70% for the index, with positive returns in eleven. The paper also cites gold's low correlation to a 60/40 portfolio and its record during elevated inflation. Hypothetical blended portfolios adding 2%, 5%, or 10% SPDR Gold Shares between January 2005 and June 2026 improved Sharpe ratios, with the 10% allocation reducing maximum drawdown by almost 400 bps, according to the analysis.

Institution
State Street
Published
09/28/2026
Research topic
Gold
Time horizon
2005 · 2026

Key arguments

  • Gold has demonstrated low correlations to financial assets across multiple market cycles, supporting its role as a risk-management tool.
  • Beyond correlations, gold has historically protected against both short-term volatility and sustained equity drawdowns from varied catalysts.
  • Gold has maintained a low correlation to a 60/40 portfolio in the post-2008 period, standing out among liquid alternatives.
  • Hypothetical multi-asset portfolios with a 2% to 10% SPDR Gold Shares allocation showed improved risk-adjusted returns and lower maximum drawdowns.

Key numbers

Gold average return during 14 S&P 500 drawdowns >15%
+5.89%
S&P 500 average return during same drawdowns
-23.70%
Drawdown events where gold was positive
11 of 14
Maximum drawdown reduction from 10% SPDR Gold Shares allocation
almost 400 bps
Hypothetical multi-asset portfolio analysis period
Jan 1, 2005 – Jun 30, 2026

Main risks

  • Historical performance and correlation patterns may not repeat; gold can underperform or decline in value.
  • Hypothetical portfolio results are illustrative and do not reflect actual trading, fees, or expenses.
  • The value of SPDR Gold Shares units may fall or rise based on gold prices and Trust expenses.

Corresponding source evidence

  1. This paper provides an outline of the primary benefits gold may offer portfolios relative to other major asset classes as well as its distinct contribution to portfolio strategy over the long run.
  2. It also examines how including gold in a hypothetical multi-asset portfolio may improve its risk-return characteristics.
  3. Results from this hypothetical case study highlighted that holding between 2% and 10% of SPDR ® Gold Shares between January 1, 2005 1 and June 30, 2026, would have improved each hypothetical portfolio’s cumulative return and Sharpe ratio and lowered its maximum drawdowns, as compared to a portfolio without any gold-backed investments. · 2005

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State StreetRn spdr invest in gold sg09/28/2026Bullish—strategic
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How this page was produced

Tlines extracted the conclusion, arguments, numbers and risks above from the report published by State Street on 09/28/2026, then structured them for comparison. The publisher's own wording is reachable through the source link on this page and is displayed in full above. Last updated 10/17/2026. Methodology · Source policy · AI usage · Request a correction