With that in mind,
gold positions continued to be rolled back as the markets are adjusting portfolios given the increased potential for the dollar to rise in the weeks head becomes a reality.
While adding gold as a hedge is important, if things get wonky, a
small gold position probably won't do the trick.
What is the size of the total short
physical gold position, or put another way, how much gold from their vaults have the central banks collectively deposited, leased or swapped into the market through the bullion banks?
Changes in
gold positioning on Comex and ETF holdings coincide with the subdued changes in loco London gold inventories.
With prices off close to 12 percent since Election Day, I believe this is an attractive time to rebalance
your gold position.
I liquidated
my gold position for a small loss on Wednesday when spot gold traded above $ 1325 and I remain short the S+P with a combination of option positions.
One approach to replicate the Permanent Portfolio is to hold a stock, long - term bond, cash, and
gold position.
Einhorn considers
his gold position a better alternative to holding cash.
He has kept
a gold position in his funds as «calamity insurance» for several years.