EXCLUSIVE: Finally, “Made in Singapore” Gold? Why The New LionGlobal Fund Changes The Hedging Game
Is this the safest way to own gold without burying bars in your backyard? We break down the costs, the vaulting, and the critical difference between this and the SPDR ETF.
The Inflation Hedge Comes Home
If you’ve been following the markets lately, you know the narrative: fiat currencies are under pressure, geopolitical tension is rising, and the “barbarous relic”—Gold—is shining again. But for Singaporean investors, buying gold has always come with a headache. Do you buy physical bars and worry about theft? Do you buy the US-listed GLD ETF and worry about foreign custody?
For the first time, we have a locally domiciled, locally vaulted solution targeting the retail investor. But is it actually efficient, or just a marketing gimmick?
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In This Article:
• The Mechanics: What Exactly Is The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund?
• Access and Affordability: The MariBank Disruption
• The Cost Analysis: Are You Overpaying?
• Data Check: Is Gold Valuable Right Now?
• The Future: SGX Listing and The “Holy Grail” of CPF
• Iggy’s Investor PlaybookThe Mechanics: What Exactly Is The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund?
This isn’t a gold miner stock, and it isn’t a paper derivative. The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund is a unit trust designed to track the LBMA Gold Price AM.
Here is the breakdown of what you are actually buying:
