Gold Vs Silver: Should You Buy Gold Now? Expert Explains 80:20 Portfolio Strategy
Gold Vs Silver: Should You Buy Gold Now? Expert Explains 80:20 Portfolio Strategy
Shailendra Bhatnagar
- Updated Jul 13, 2026 2:53 PM IST
Gold continues to remain a preferred long-term investment despite recent market volatility, while silver's outlook is influenced by industrial demand and global economic trends. George Thomas, Fund Manager–Equity, Quantum AMC, believes gold remains a strong portfolio diversifier and recommends maintaining an 80:20 allocation between equity and gold for long-term wealth creation. He notes that investors with less than 20% exposure to gold may consider increasing their allocation, while those whose gold holdings have risen significantly after the recent rally may look at rebalancing.
