sentix Survey Essentials (English)

Taking a shine to Gold

The latest sentix survey suggests that while investor sentiment on the near-term outlook for European bonds has bounced back from extreme pessimism levels, caution on bonds is increasing from a medium-term perspective. This is also evident in the monthly survey questions on positioning, which revealed that over-investment in bonds has now dropped below its long-term average level (see Charts 2-3, page 2). Elsewhere among assets that fall into the safe-haven category, there are signs that investors may be beginning to look more favourably on Gold. While the Gold price remains well below this year’s $1,300 high-point, survey readings based on investors’ opinion on its medium-term strategic outlook are heading higher. There are signs that investors may be beginning to take more of a shine to Gold.