China is issuing a greater proportion of longer-maturity sovereign debt to secure financing, but the increase in supply risks pushing up yields and weighing on already-weakening demand https://t.co/VzqF5hIcJN ...

Core Insights - The iShares Gold Trust (IAU) and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) provide direct exposure to precious metals, with differences in historical risk, recent returns, and ongoing costs [1][2] Cost & Size Comparison - IAU has an expense ratio of 0.25%, while SLV's is 0.50%, making IAU more affordable for long-term investors [3][4] - As of December 12, 2025, IAU's one-year return is 60.2%, compared to SLV's 98.9% [3] - IAU has assets under management (AUM) of $68.3 billion, while SLV has $33.4 billion [3] Performance & Risk Metrics - Over five years, IAU's maximum drawdown is -21.88%, while SLV's is -38.79% [5] - A $1,000 investment in IAU would grow to $2,322 over five years, while the same investment in SLV would grow to $2,532 [5] Fund Structure - Both IAU and SLV aim to mirror the prices of gold and silver, respectively, and do not hold traditional equities or distribute dividends [6][7] - SLV holds 100% exposure to real estate as classified in sector data, reflecting the underlying commodity rather than traditional property holdings [6] - IAU also shows 100% real estate sector exposure due to commodity classification [7] Market Context - Investors are increasingly turning to metal ETFs like IAU and SLV amid concerns about inflation and rising sovereign debt globally [8][13] - Both ETFs have outperformed the S&P 500's total return, with SLV significantly exceeding IAU's performance [10][13] Volatility Considerations - Silver is traditionally more volatile than gold, which can be advantageous in a bull market, as seen in the last five years [11]

Foreign investors are storming into Japan’s once-placid government bond market, exposing the world’s second-largest pool of sovereign debt to bouts of volatility sparked by traders thousands of miles away https://t.co/DY3gGJR0fe ...

The selloff in Australia’s sovereign debt is set to extend with upcoming economic data likely to bolster the case for the central bank to turn hawkish next year https://t.co/Wdziy1sR00 ...

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Group 1 - The document provides various footnotes and sources for data as of specific dates, indicating a reliance on reputable financial data providers such as FactSet and Bloomberg [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. - It mentions the importance of understanding economic indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and sovereign debt, which are critical for assessing economic health and investment opportunities [6][7]. - The MSCI EAFE Index and S&P 500 Index are highlighted as benchmarks for evaluating the performance of equities in developed markets and the US market, respectively [7][8]. Group 2 - The document emphasizes that past performance is not indicative of future results, which is a crucial consideration for investors [3]. - It outlines the risks associated with foreign investments, including currency fluctuations and political instability, which can impact investment returns [4]. - The document notes that investments in gold and related assets tend to be more volatile compared to broader equity or debt markets, highlighting the need for careful consideration in asset allocation [5].

Sovereign Debt Market - Riskiest sovereign borrowers are returning to international debt markets [1] - These borrowers are capitalizing on increasing appetite for yield to sell bonds [1]

An auction of Malaysian government bonds drew the weakest demand this year, as traders pared expectations for rate cuts and corporate issuances shifted investor interest away from sovereign debt https://t.co/xk25HDcHCc ...

#数据 中国债券信息网的数据显示 ，8月份外国机构持有的中国主权债务连续第三个月下降至2.01万亿元，为2021年1月以来的最低水平。法国农业信贷策略师认为，外国投资者对中国境内股票市场表现出更大的兴趣，而对债券的兴趣则较低，因为绝对回报率仍然相对较低，且外汇对冲回报率受到侵蚀。 https://t.co/NNdtKDYVkj ...

Recent gains in financial markets don’t adequately reflect dangers looming from higher sovereign debt and disrupted world trade, the Bank for International Settlements warned https://t.co/rFFyiVIHqh ...