Back 20 Feb 2026

Gold, silver emerge as top choices for first-time investors at OCBC amid economic uncertainties

Summary

OCBC’s precious metals investor base grew 2.5 times in 2025, driven by record-breaking gold and silver prices. The bank noted that while precious metals are appealing to first-time investors due to their accessibility, they should be used as diversification tools rather than core portfolio holdings.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/ocbc-new-investors-precious-metals-gold-silver-investment-stocks-unit-trusts-5942431