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In Gold We Trust Monthly Report Summary (December 2024)

Gold

• Gold is viewed as a primary global currency and store of value, especially during recessions.
• Historically, gold has outperformed other assets during economic crises and inflationary periods.
• Incrementum's recession phase model shows gold as a "defensive" asset in Phases 2-5, with consistent positive returns.
• Gold prices projected to reach ~$5,000 by 2030 under certain scenarios.

Silver

• Silver is seen as a secondary to gold during "defensive" phases of recessions, with variable performance.
• Silver struggles against gold in bullish-to-dovish cycles but is often a better inflation hedge than gold.
• Silver underperforms during market volatility and tends to lag gold in most conditions.

Miners

• Gold miners like HUI, GDX outperform gold in aggressive phases of recessions but trail during "defensive" stages.
• Strategic miners such as Endevour Silver, Kinross Gold, and First Majestic Silver provide beta linked to metal prices.

Macro Economic Factors

• Rising inflation, balanced by negative real interest rates, supports gold as an inflation and geopolitical hedge.
• High global debt levels amplify the appeal of gold, which acts as a long-term hedge during policy shifts.
• USD volatility (e.g., DXY), Treasury yield curve spreads, and ECB/Fed policies influence gold's performance.

Proprietary Models

• Incrementum's Recession Model in 5 Phases (average 9.5 months) identifies gold's role as a long-term growth asset in Phases 3–5.
• Silver often provides a complementary inflation hedge, with higher volatility.

Long Term Charts & Market Positioning

• Decade-long rolling CAGR graphs highlight the rise of gold and silver during prolonged inflation windows.
• Gold outperforms stock markets in crisis-prone periods and remains less tied to debt cycles.

Disclaimer: This summary does not constitute investment advice and should not be used for decision-making without professional analysis.