Utilising Gold as a Hedging Instrument to Protect Asset Value
The trend of public interest in gold investment continues to show a positive curve amidst the dynamics of global financial market fluctuations. Responding to this phenomenon, PT Galeri 24, a subsidiary of PT Pegadaian, is intensifying its financial education and literacy programmes to encourage the public to utilise gold as an asset hedging instrument.
Ihdina Intri Rahma, Head of Commercial and Business Development at Galeri 24, explained that this educational step does not only target institutional or experienced investors, but also aims at the younger generation (millennials and Gen Z) to begin building independent financial planning from an early age.
“Through the expansion of information channels, Galeri 24 is campaigning for the advantages of gold as a safe-haven asset that is immune to the onslaught of inflation, possesses high liquidity, and is flexible to own without needing large capital,” said Ihdina in her statement on Thursday.
Galeri 24 management emphasised that the paradigm of gold investment has now shifted to become more inclusive. The public no longer needs to allocate large sums in a single transaction, but can instead accumulate assets regularly through micro-sized gold bars (small grammage) adjusted to daily financial capacity.
Nevertheless, the public is advised to always be careful and selective in choosing transaction venues. The security of long-term investment heavily depends on the legality of the provider to avoid the risks of fraud or counterfeiting.
“It is very important for the public to purchase gold at official institutions or outlets that provide guarantees of product authenticity and ease of buyback services. This way, consumers have legal certainty and fair value when they wish to liquidate their assets,” said Ihdina.
As one of the major players in the national precious metal trading industry, Galeri 24 offers four pillars of advantage for domestic investors:
Authenticity Guarantee: All marketed precious metal products are produced to strict international quality standards and are accompanied by official certificates of authenticity.
Product and Design Variety: Providing a highly varied range of grammage options for gold bars, as well as collecting modern gold jewellery lines that function dualistically as adornment and investment.
Extensive Buyback Network: Resale transactions (buyback) can be serviced instantly through Galeri 24’s widespread physical outlet network across various regions, providing quick funding solutions for the public.
Digital Accessibility: Integration with digital platforms allows consumers to monitor gold price movements in real-time and perform online product purchases without having to leave home.