Gold’s sustained rally has seen it reach another new all-time high in 2026, up 45% over the past year. At the same time, global geopolitical and economic uncertainty is rising, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves is raising taxes at the fastest pace in the world. Against this backdrop, at the Master Investor Show, we’ll be exploring how the precious metal functions in a modern portfolio.
Taking to the Thought Leadership Stage, we’ll discuss gold’s evolving role.
Gold in 2026: Not Just a Safe Haven
Aside from its traditional safe-haven appeal, gold offers a broad combination of benefits that few other asset classes can match, from high liquidity and global recognition to wealth preservation, diversification, and collector demand. In the UK, certain bullion assets are also exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT), which makes them particularly attractive to people seeking tax-efficient investments. Silver, too, is on the radar of many private investors and shares many of these attributes at a lower price point.
In “From Tax-Efficiency to Wealth Preservation: Why Investors Are Buying Physical Gold and Silver in 2026” (9:55am, Thought Leadership Stage), Solomon Global’s Managing Director, Paul Williams, will explore the drivers behind continued demand for physical metals following both assets’ historic rises. The team will also focus on the distinction between bars and coins, as well as why they may suit different investor profiles. Solomon Global will highlight current customer preferences, examining the most in-demand assets and the reasons behind their popularity.
“Only a year ago, gold was trading just above $3,000 per ounce and has risen over 141% in three years, meaning existing holders will have seen substantial gains in a relatively short period. While recent months have introduced some volatility, this is widely seen as being driven by short-term influences rather than a shift in the broader trend.
“At the Master Investor Show, we’ll be focusing on what this all means for investors today, where the opportunities lie, and why gold – as well as silver – continues to play a central role in portfolios.”
– Paul Williams, managing director of Solomon Global
Understanding the Rally and What Comes Next
In “Gold Market Analysis and Forecasts” (12:20pm, Thought Leadership Stage), Patrick Dooley of Solomon Global will host a discussion with two leading voices in the market: renowned investor and commentator Clem Chambers and precious metals expert Ross Norman.
They’ll unpack the factors that have been driving gold’s historic run and examine what lies ahead in 2026 amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and look further ahead with a five, 10 and even 20-year time horizon, and, no doubt, prophesy as to when we might see that $10,000 magnet number. For private investors, the session will add an important perspective on how gold fits within broader portfolio strategies in the current environment.
Come and meet us
Visitors to the show will also have the opportunity to speak directly with the Solomon Global team at Stand M:67-68, where they can discuss portfolio strategies and products aligned with their individual investment profile and time horizon, as well as gain deeper insight into the precious metals market.
At the stand, they can also enter a prize draw to win a number 10 England shirt hand-signed by Sir Geoff Hurst, with whom Solomon Global recently partnered in a collaboration centred on building enduring legacies.
We look forward to meeting you there!