Y TREE's analysis of 550 portfolios found that 84 per cent of wealth managers underperformed in 2025. Wealth management underperformance cost investors up to a third of their expected returns — and most don't even know it's happening.
Gold is the world's most popular inflation hedge — and one of the least reliable. Drawing on 126 years of data and the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis, this article examines why the gold inflation hedge fails precisely when investors need it most, and what actually protects purchasing power instead.
As gold soars to record highs in 2025, investors are asking the timeless question — is gold a good investment? History says otherwise. Drawing on 200 years of academic evidence, this article reveals how gold manias form, why even smart people get caught up in them, and why disciplined, diversified investors consistently come out ahead.
Robin Powell
Oct 14, 202517 min read
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