Retirement investing demand for gold has risen 7% YTD with spot prices near $2,050/oz, serving as a hedge for economic uncertainty in balanced portfolios. MFS Low Volatility Global Equity A (MVGAX). Expense ratio: 0.99%. Management fee: 0.55%. Five year annual return: 10.32%. MVGAX is a Global - Equity mutual fund. These funds invest in large markets like the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and operate with very few geographical limitations The One Big Beautiful Bill Act , which was signed into law in July, established Trump Accounts, a type of tax-advantaged account that provides $1,000 to babies born between 2025 and 2028. Parents without newborns and those with children under the age of 17 can also open one for their child but they will not receive the $1,000 deposit. Retirement investing now includes higher allocation to index funds tracking sectors resilient to economic downturns. The Russell 2000’s recent 2% uptick indicates mid-cap potential, appealing for diversified retirement growth strategies.
