New Delhi, May 25 -- Despite a surge in interest around gold as a strategic hedge against market volatility and inflation, institutional investors remain hesitant to significantly increase their exposure, according to a report by Liechtenstein-based investment and asset management firm Incrementum.

According to an analysis of the global markets, family offices allocate just one per cent of their portfolios to gold and precious metals, putting it on equal footing with niche assets like art, antiques, and infrastructure, and far behind more favoured categories such as private equity, real estate, and even cash.

"Despite growing interest in gold as a strategic asset, institutional allocations remain strikingly low. ...Family offices alloca...