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Oct 19, 2020
Gold climbs to six-month peak on waning risk appetite

Gold climbs to six-month peak on waning risk appetite

Gold prices hit a six-month high on Wednesday as concerns over global growth and a partial government shutdown in the United States fueled risk aversion, prompting investors to seek refuge in the metal.

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The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of foreign and domestic issuers principally engaged in gold related activities and gold bullion. The adviser focuses on stocks that are undervalued, but which appear to have favorable prospects for growth. Because most of the world's gold production is outside of the United States, the advisor expects that a significant portion of the fund's assets may be invested in securities of foreign issuers, including those located in emerging markets.
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