Episode Details

Aakash Doshi, Global Head of Gold for the SPDR ETF business at State Street Global Advisors, joins host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast for an in-depth discussion on one of the most talked-about asset classes in recent years. The conversation explores the macroeconomic, geopolitical, and structural forces that have shaped gold markets since the post-pandemic period.   Aakash shares his perspective on central bank demand, ETF flows, global debt levels, and the concept of gold as an alternative fiat hedge. He also explains why gold is often viewed as a left-tail asset and how it differs from other commodities and digital assets in institutional portfolios.   The episode concludes with a practical discussion around implementation, including how institutional and insurance investors access gold exposure at scale and what risks could influence the outlook heading into 2026. This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.