Commodity-focused funds have overtaken liquid alternatives in global assets under management (AUM) for the first time since 2012, according to Morningstar data for Q1 2025. The milestone marks a significant shift in investor exposure, though it has been driven more by market performance than fresh inflows. While interest in commodity strategies has picked up recently,
The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) aims to at least double its annual investments in the US over the next decade, compared to the past five years. The sovereign wealth fund may also revise its fixed income strategy, with a greater focus on infrastructure and real estate, according to its CEO. Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, while addressing
With banks reducing interest rates on savings accounts, investors should consider liquid funds for better returns with low risk. These funds invest in short-term debt and money market instruments, offering relatively stable returns along with high liquidity. Liquid funds invest in instruments with maturities of up to 91 days, allowing them to quickly adjust to
Commodity price hits new high Lower rates a major driver Central banks have been buying For the first time in history a gold bar now costs $1 million after the London spot price for the precious metal exceeded $2,500 per ounce (a gold bar typically weighs 400 ounces). With interest rates set to fall globally,