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Asia’s Wealthy Redefine Gold Trading: Point Trader Group Leads the Shift

Among Asia’s ultra-wealthy elite, gold is no longer just a traditional safe-haven asset—it’s becoming an active, high-revenue investment channel. Elite family offices are now bypassing traditional intermediaries to engage directly in physical gold trading—financing, shipping, and selling gold just like top-tier global traders.

At the forefront, Point Trader Group has allocated a significant portion of its portfolio to physical gold trading, moving away from index-based investments or passive storage. The company sources gold from select small-scale mines in Africa, transports it by air to Hong Kong for refining, and sells it at market prices to strategic clients in Asia and China.

From Safe Haven to Active Income Stream

In a world shaken by wars, inflation, and volatile central bank policies, demand for gold in Asia is surging at unprecedented levels.
Recent surveys show wealthy investors in Hong Kong have doubled their gold holdings in a single year, while in China, gold’s share in investment portfolios jumped from 7% to 15%, signaling a strategic investment shift.

These investors are not simply buying and storing gold—they are monetizing it by leasing it to local jewelers, engaging in arbitrage by buying bars from lower-priced markets and selling them at a premium in high-demand hubs like Hong Kong, or even using gold as collateral for investments in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and real estate.

Economic Drivers Powering Gold’s Shine

A weakening U.S. dollar, potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and America’s growing fiscal deficit are all strengthening gold’s global appeal.
Top global banks forecast gold prices could reach $4,000 per ounce by 2026, up from current levels near $3,375, highlighting major upside potential for investors.

Point Trader Group: Exceptional Margins Despite Risks

Sourcing, refining, and selling physical gold can generate profit margins of 5% to 10% per shipment. While the sector carries risks—especially around compliance and environmental standards—Point Trader Group believes robust regional and global demand, coupled with gold’s liquidity, makes physical gold trading one of the most lucrative opportunities in Asian markets.