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Thailand’s US$45 bil fund sees gold, equities boosting returns
Thailand’s Government Pension Fund expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a dismal performance in the first half of the year.
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Thailand’s Government Pension Fund expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a dismal performance in the first half of the year.

The portfolio is aiming for an annual return of more than 3% in 2025 even after earning 1.19% in the January-June period, said Songpol Chevapanyaroj, secretary-general of the state pension fund. The fund has added to its holdings of gold and commodities as a bet the US trade tariffs and increased geopolitical tension will fuel demand for haven assets, he said.

Thailand’s Government Pension Fund expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a dismal performance in the first half of the year.

The portfolio is aiming for an annual return of more than 3% in 2025 even after earning 1.19% in the January-June period, said Songpol Chevapanyaroj, secretary-general of the state pension fund. The fund has added to its holdings of gold and commodities as a bet the US trade tariffs and increased geopolitical tension will fuel demand for haven assets, he said.

Thailand’s Government Pension Fund expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a dismal performance in the first half of the year.

The portfolio is aiming for an annual return of more than 3% in 2025 even after earning 1.19% in the January-June period, said Songpol Chevapanyaroj, secretary-general of the state pension fund. The fund has added to its holdings of gold and commodities as a bet the US trade tariffs and increased geopolitical tension will fuel demand for haven assets, he said.

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Thailand’s Government Pension Fund expects gold, commodities and a rally in global equities to drive a recovery in its returns after a dismal performance in the first half of the year.

The portfolio is aiming for an annual return of more than 3% in 2025 even after earning 1.19% in the January-June period, said Songpol Chevapanyaroj, secretary-general of the state pension fund. The fund has added to its holdings of gold and commodities as a bet the US trade tariffs and increased geopolitical tension will fuel demand for haven assets, he said.

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