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With increased volatility and uncertainty in the stock markets so far this year, many investors are looking for a safe haven. Is gold a good option? Our Partner Richard Bernstein Advisors recently addressed this subject with investors. RBA pointed out that gold has historically been a good hedge against uncertainty whether such uncertainty originates from inflation, policy, world conflict, or other sources. The chart below shows the relationship between the NFIB Small Business Uncertainty Index and gold’s 12-month return. As you can see, the recent mounting uncertainty has been a contributor to gold’s outperformance. RBA has long held a small proportion of their multi-asset portfolio in gold to guard against volatility and that is still the case. "If one believes that uncertainty will continue to grow, then gold might indeed be a suitable investment with strong return potential," said Richard Bernstein. He pointed out that, in times like these, it's more important than ever for investors to diversify their portfolios across sectors, asset classes, and regions. Read more of RBA's Insights here: https://lnkd.in/eqff87eU #gold