1dbiq optimum yield precious metals index tr 2the s p gsci precious metals index is a world production weighted index consisting of two precious metals commodities in the world economy including futures contracts for gold and silver.
Deutsche gold and precious metals fund fact sheet.
Gold and precious metals equities as measured by the s p bmi gold and precious metals index non sharia compliant gained 6 12 during the period.
The fund s objective and strategy also changed at.
Gold bullion holdings are limited to 10.
As of 08 31 2020 the fund had an overall rating of 4 stars out of 60 funds and was rated 5 stars out of 60 funds 5 stars out of 59 funds and 3 stars out of 47 funds for the 3 5 and 10 year periods respectively.
January 05 2007 shares are not fdic insured may lose value and have no bank guarantee.
Cef currently holds approximately 1 442 million ounces of gold and 60 395 million ounces of silver.
The gold and precious metals fund is the first no load gold fund in the u s.
Morningstar rating overall rating equity precious metals category.
An active fundamental approach focused predominately on gold precious metal mining company equities trading at attractive valuations.
The investment objective and policy of this sub fund is to achieve capital appreciation in the medium to long term by investing in a portfolio of sharia observant equity and equity related securities including without limitation depositary receipts and convertible securities but excluding preferred shares bonds convertible bonds and warrants listed or traded on recognised exchanges of companies engaged in activities related to gold silver platinum or other precious metals or minerals.
Franklin gold and precious metals fund fact sheet author.
Prior to 9 23 19 this fund was known as dws mid cap value fund.
About the gold and precious metals fund.
The fund and the index are rebalanced and reconstituted annually in november.
Prior to 7 29 19 this fund was known as dws multi asset global allocation fund.
Our team brings valuable background in geology and mining finance important to understanding the technical side of the business.
The strategy and management team also changed at that time.
The fund is designed for investors who want a cost effective and convenient way to invest in commodity futures.
We have a history as pioneers in portfolio management in this specialized sector.
Gold etfs had net inflows of 2 78mm oz or about 2 8 of total known gold etfs.
The fund management objective strategy and risks also changed at that time.
Cef provides investors with exposure to both precious metals at a time when demand is very high and access is becoming more difficult due to disruptions in the global mining supply chain.
The index is a rules based index composed of futures contracts on two of the most important precious metals gold and silver.
Platinum was the only precious metal that had a negative return of 1 02.
