Ray Dalio Sparks Gold Rush: Allocate Up to 15% of Portfolio to Precious Metal
Investment guru Ray Dalio has sparked a gold rush, advising investors to allocate up to 15% of their portfolios to the precious metal. This comes as gold futures surged past $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, drew parallels between today's economic climate and the early 1970s, when high debt loads and inflation eroded confidence in paper assets and currencies. He believes gold serves as a hedge during monetary debasement and geopolitical instability.
Comex gold futures rose over 0.79% on Tuesday, surpassing the $4,000 mark and setting a new record high of $4,004.35. This follows a steady increase in gold prices, driven by concerns over the US economy and rising national debt. Dalio's public endorsement of gold as a portfolio diversifier has further boosted investor confidence in the metal.
Meanwhile, Jeffrey Gundlach, CEO of DoubleLine Capital, has also advised investors to allocate up to 25% of their portfolios to gold, citing inflationary pressures and a weakening dollar.
With gold prices reaching an all-time high and prominent investors like Ray Dalio and Jeffrey Gundlach advocating for significant allocations to gold, it's clear that the metal remains a safe haven and a valuable portfolio diversifier in today's uncertain economic climate.
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