Are you better off investing in gold than in a gold proxy such as Bahvest?

To answer this question, I compared the gain from gold compared to Bahvest based on the short-term situation ie 2019 to 2022.

From 4 Jan 2019 to 26 Aug 2022, gold appreciated by 8.5 % CAGR. If you have invested in Bahvest, you would have a compounded annual total loss (capital gain + dividends) of 5%. Yep. The share price of Bahvest declined and there was also no dividend.

On such a basis there is no advantage to investing in Bahvest. Bahvest is into gold/silver mining. Studies from other parts of the world suggest that it is better to invest in gold than in gold mining companies.

For more insights on Bursa gold proxies, refer to “Are there Bursa proxies for gold?”
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