Overview
Description
WisdomTree Physical Gold is an exchange-traded product (ETP) that provides investors with exposure to the performance of the price of gold bullion, minus fees. This asset aims to imitate the movement of gold prices, allowing investors to indirectly participate in the gold market without the necessity of directly purchasing and storing physical gold. By holding allocated gold bullion, this ETP ensures that each share is backed by tangible gold stored in secure vaults, primarily located in London.
The primary function of WisdomTree Physical Gold is to offer a convenient and cost-effective method for investors and institutions to track and invest in the gold market, a market often sought for diversification along with its potential as a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty. Its significance in the financial market stems from its capacity to provide access to gold investment without the logistical complexities traditionally associated with gold trading. Gold's historical role as a store of value and a hedge against inflation underscores the importance of such products in global financial strategies.
About
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Phone
+44 20 7355 9810
Website
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Instrument type
ETF
Country
United Kingdom
MIC code
XLON