US-Iran Tensions Soar: Gold ETFs Emerge as Top Safe Haven Investment Amidst Volatility
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News18•03-03-2026, 16:44
US-Iran Tensions Soar: Gold ETFs Emerge as Top Safe Haven Investment Amidst Volatility
•Rising geopolitical tensions between US-Israel and Iran are driving investors towards safe haven assets like Gold and Silver ETFs.
•Market experts recommend Gold ETFs as the safest option due to their stability during uncertainty, while Silver ETFs are more volatile due to industrial demand.
•Siddharth Srivastava (Mirae Asset) and Shivam Pathak (Asset Elixir) advise a higher allocation to Gold ETFs in a diversified portfolio.
•Investors can allocate 10-15% of their total portfolio to precious metal ETFs, prioritizing Gold for stability.
•Concerns over oil supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz are increasing crude prices, further supporting gold's appeal amidst inflation fears.