Hedge funds are increasing their gold holdings. Here’s what that means for investors.
Getty Images 
Over the last few years, there’s been an uptick in gold investing as rising prices attract investors looking for quick gains. Since breaking past $2,700 per ounce in October 2024, the price of gold has continued to reach new highs in 2025.
While smaller investors have contributed to this trend, institutional investors are making even bigger moves. Central banks worldwide are stockpiling gold reserves and now hedge funds…
