OCBC also noted growing interest from younger investors in an asset class that was once associated with older investors seeking stability.
Gold and silver have emerged as first-time investors’ preferred asset class, overtaking equities and unit trust funds, according to observations by Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC).
On Feb 19, the bank announced that two in three of its retail customers in 2025 chose the two precious metals to begin their investment journey with the bank. During the year, OCBC’s customers that invested in precious metals grew 2.5 times y-o-y, reflecting heightened demand for gold and silver paper bullion.
