State Street's Milling-Stanley on SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)

The video discusses the comparison between gold and Bitcoin as investment options, highlighting gold's protective attributes and diversification benefits. It explains the different forms of gold investments, such as small bars, coins, and ETFs, and explores whether gold and crypto are complementary or competitive. The video emphasizes gold's role as a diversifier, especially during equity market downturns, citing historical events like Black Monday and the global financial crisis.

Discuss the role of ETFs in gold investment and how they have evolved over time.

What are the protective attributes of gold in an investment portfolio?

How does Bitcoin correlate with the S&P 500, and what implications does this have for its role in a portfolio?

In what ways do gold and cryptocurrencies differ in terms of their investment characteristics?

What historical events have shown gold's performance during equity market downturns?