Investing in gold

For consumers, the allure of gold is clear, but for investors it has just as much appeal

Gold offers a potential hedge against uncertainty, and a source of diversification that few assets can match. Our physical gold ETC provides investors with a simple and transparent way to gain exposure to gold prices at an unbeatable rate of 0.15% TER*.

Investing in Gold with Amundi Physical Gold ETC

Cost-efficient

The lowest cost gold ETC in Europe at 0.15% TER*

Responsible Sourcing

Aims to only hold bars sourced from 2012 and compliant with the "Responsible Sourcing Program" of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)¹

Dependable

100% backed by allocated gold through a unique swing bar function. All bullion is vaulted securely with HSBC Plc

Transparent

Full internet disclosure of gold holdings and metal entitlements

Our vision

Gold has such an important role to play in times of uncertainty. Our aim was to make it as cheap, easy and safe as possible for investors to add this precious commodity to their portfolio.

Nicolas Fragneau, Head of ETF Product Specialists

Product

Product name	ISIN code	Base currency	Total Expense Ratio (TER*)	Issuer	Authorised participants
AMUNDI PHYSICAL GOLD ETC	FR0013416716	USD	0.15%	Amundi Physical Metals Plc	HSBC Bank Plc Flow Traders Optiver VOF BNPP

The case for Gold investing

Building resilience
An important role in building portfolio resilience

Inflation hedge
A potential hedge against inflation

Portfolio diversifier
A low correlation to traditional asset classes and perceived safe-haven status

Key risks

The ETC offers no capital protection.
Precious metal prices are generally more volatile than prices of other asset classes.
The price of the ETC may vary according to the underlying gold.
The ETC are limited recourse obligation of the Issuer.

* As of April 2020 / Comparison with Europe domiciled ETCs. The TER is a measure that compares the annual total management and operating costs (all taxes included) charged to an ETC against the value of that ETC's assets. Transaction cost and commissions may occur when trading ETCs.

“ETC”: Exchange Traded Commodities regulated by Directive 2014/65/EU. ETCs may be subject to restrictions on individuals or countries under national regulations applicable to such individuals or countries. Investors are responsible for determining whether they are authorised to invest in these products. An investment in the ETC Securities involves a significant degree of risk and investors should read carefully and ensure they understand the “Risk Factors” section of the Base Prospectus. The ETC is described in a Key Information Document (KID), Final Terms and Base Prospectus (hereafter the "Legal Documentation"). The ETC KID must be made available to potential subscribers prior to subscription. The Legal Documentation can be obtained from Amundi on request.

¹ London Bullion Market Association - For more details consult http://www.lbma.org.uk/