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The polymetallic Holding Group Seligdar (hereinafter, the “Holding Group” or “Seligdar”, MOEX: SELG) took part in VTB’s investment forum Russia Calling!, held at the World Trade Centre in Moscow.

As part of the forum’s programme, a talk show titled “Asset Championship: Choosing the Best for Your Portfolio” was held. Three rounds took place in an improvised boxing ring, with pairs of experts advocating for different types of investments: equities vs. bonds, the real sector vs. the digital economy, and finally gold vs. real estate. Seligdar represented the case for investing in gold.

During the discussion, Aleksandr Khrushch, President of Seligdar PJSC, spoke about the current factors driving macroeconomic instability that are influencing the gold market. In such periods, gold traditionally acts as a hedge against geopolitical risks and a tool for reserve diversification.

Aleksandr Khrushch, President of Seligdar PJSC, noted:

“It is very challenging right now for investors to decide whether to buy gold. Many believe that the metal has no room left to grow — and indeed, in recent years we have witnessed a significant increase in gold prices. In 2026, we are standing at the threshold of a new economic reality, where gold is not a relic of the past but an essential instrument for protecting and growing capital. It is important to emphasise that buying gold today is not speculation on short-term price movements, but a strategic entry into a long-term trend driven by structural shifts in the global economy.”