Utilising Gold as a Hedging Instrument to Protect Asset Value

The public’s interest in gold investment continues to show a positive trend amidst the dynamic fluctuations of global financial markets. Responding to this phenomenon, PT Galeri 24, which is a subsidiary of PT Pegadaian, is increasingly intensifying financial education and literacy programmes to encourage the public to utilise gold as a hedging instrument. Head of the Commercial and Business Development Division of Galeri 24, Ihdina Intri Rahma, explained that this educational step is not only aimed at institutional or experienced investors but also targets the younger generation (millennials and Gen Z) so they begin building independent financial planning early on. “Through the expansion of information channels, Galeri 24 is campaigning for the advantages of gold as a safe haven asset that is immune to inflationary pressures, has high liquidity, and is flexible to own without having to wait for large capital,” Ihdina said via her statement on Thursday (11/6/2026). Galeri 24 management emphasised that the current gold investment paradigm has shifted to become more inclusive. The public no longer has to allocate large funds in a single transaction but can pay for assets in regular instalments through the ownership of micro-sized gold bars tailored to daily financial capacity. Nevertheless, the public is urged to always be careful and selective in choosing a place to transact. Long-term investment security is highly dependent on the legality of the providing institution to avoid the risk of fraud or counterfeiting. “It is very important for the public to buy gold at official institutions or outlets that provide a guarantee of product authenticity as well as ease of buyback services. Thus, consumers have legal certainty and fair value when they want to liquidate their assets again,” Ihdina stated. As one of the main players in the national precious metals trading industry, Galeri 24 offers four pillars of excellence for domestic investors: Authenticity Guarantee, where all marketed precious metal products are manufactured to strict international quality standards and equipped with official certificates of authenticity; Product and Design Variety, providing highly varied grammage choices for gold bars, as well as curating a line of gold jewellery with modern designs that serve a dual function as a means of personal adornment as well as investment; an Extensive Buyback Network, where resale transactions can be served instantly through Galeri 24’s physical store network which is widely spread across various regions, providing a quick cash solution for the public; and Digital Accessibility, where the integration of a digital platform allows consumers to monitor gold price movements in real-time as well as make product purchases online without having to leave the house.