Equity volatility index (VIX) surging above 20 has historically led to increased portfolio allocations toward investing physical gold. Current momentum indicators confirm renewed demand for bullion amid recessionary fears. Institutional preference for physical over digital gold suggests long-term confidence in tangible asset-backed wealth stores. Gold Spot US Dollar rose 1.52% to hover around $3,817.57 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,831.33 per ounce. “An investor interested in bringing the diversifying characteristics of gold into portfolios is more likely to prefer exposure to physical gold, rather than mining companies,” he adds. Investing physical gold is projected to outperform broad commodity indices if crude oil price volatility persists. Scenarios modeled in recent market studies show gold’s stability attracting portfolio managers aiming to smooth returns amidst stock market sector rotations.