2 Soaring Assets Available Under 1 Umbrella

Core Insights - The S&P 500 has increased nearly 16% year-to-date (YTD) as of October 8, while the largest gold-backed ETF has risen by 53.8% in the same period, indicating a favorable environment for both equities and gold [1] - The WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund (GDE) offers a combined exposure to gold bullion futures and large-cap domestic stocks, achieving a YTD gain of approximately 63% [2][3] - The ongoing debasement trade is driving interest in gold ETFs, with significant inflows into GDE, particularly following recent government shutdowns [4][5] Gold Market Dynamics - Central banks are actively purchasing gold, with Brazil's central bank reportedly buying 16 tons in September, contributing to the metal's appeal [5] - Since sanctions on Russia in 2022, central banks have been buying bullion at record levels, helping gold surpass the euro as the world's second-largest reserve asset [6] - Current central bank demand for gold is running at double the pace compared to the period from 2011 to 2021, indicating strong market support [7]