HANetf co-CEO on geopolitics driving gold & defence ETFs

HANetf co-CEO Hector McNeil talked with Proactive about surging interest in both gold and defense-related ETFs amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic shifts. McNeil discussed the strong performance of the company's gold-linked products, including the Physical Gold ETC (RMAU) and the Gold Mining ETF (ESGO). He noted that the ESGO product had "tripled in size in the last three or four weeks," reaching nearly £70 million in assets, describing gold miners as a “geared play to the gold price.” HANetf's RMAU, issued in partnership with the Royal Mint, has grown to just under £2 billion, with currency-hedged versions adding another £300 million. McNeil highlighted that ETFs have made it easier for investors to add gold exposure to their portfolios, referencing that gold was priced at $318 an ounce when he launched the first ETF back in 2003. He also spoke on the rapid expansion of HANetf’s defence-related offerings, including the NATO-focused ETF, the European Defence ETF (ARMY), and the Indo-Pacific Defence ETF (QUAD). Combined, the defence suite now approaches £3.5 billion in assets, with some products delivering returns as high as 130% this year. McNeil concluded by discussing additi ons to HANetf's ITEK megatrend ETF, which now includes AI, quantum computing, and defence tech. For more expert insights, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated. #GoldETF #DefenseETF #HANetf #HectorMcNeil #PhysicalGold #GoldMiningETF #Geopolitics #SafeHavenAssets #Investing #ETFs #GoldPrice #IndoPacific #NATO #TechMegatrends