PRECIOUS METALS TAKE CENTRE STAGE WITH AUSTRALIA’S FIRST GOLD DECUMULATION PLAN
ABC Bullion has launched a pioneering investment product that allows Australians to draw regular cashflow from their precious metal holdings.
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ABC Bullion has launched a pioneering investment product that allows Australians to draw regular cash flow from their precious metal holdings, in a move aimed squarely at retirees and self-managed super funds.
Australasia’s leading bullion specialist, ABC Bullion, has unveiled the country’s first Gold Decumulation Plan (GDP), a product designed to give investors the ability to generate a steady monthly income from their gold and silver investments.
The initiative was launched before more than 700 clients, VIP guests and government ministers at ABC Bullion’s sold-out Precious Metal Forum, “Gold and the New World Order,” held at Sydney’s Ivy Ballroom.
The event featured keynote presentations from WestGold Resources CEO Wayne Bramwell and World Gold Council CEO David Tait, alongside a showcase of the $900,000 Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy, handcrafted by ABC Bullion’s sister company W.J. Sanders.
At the core of GDP is an auto-sales function: investors nominate the monthly dollar amount they wish to receive, and ABC Bullion buys back the required amount of precious metal to fund that payment. The funds are deposited into the client’s bank account on the first business day of each month.
Unlike term deposits, GDP has no lock-in period, offering maximum flexibility. Investors can pause or adjust payments, top up accounts, or convert holdings into physical bullion such as ABC-branded bars and coins. Portfolio tracking and transactions are available online 24/7.
Jordan Eliseo, General Manager of ABC Bullion, said the plan is particularly suited to Australians in or approaching retirement, especially the more than one million who self-manage their superannuation. “Gold has outperformed mainstream asset classes like shares and property over the past twenty-five years, averaging nearly 10% annual growth since 2000,” Eliseo said.
“The ABC Bullion Gold Decumulation Plan provides access to precious metals investments combined with the ability to generate monthly cashflow through fractional sales of precious metals to meet cashflow needs and lifestyle goals”.
Eliseo added that the appeal lies in gold’s resilience across economic cycles. “GDP is likely to be particularly appealing to Australians either already in or approaching retirement,” he noted, pointing to research showing that an investor who put $100,000 into gold in 1999 and withdrew $500 monthly would today have received $153,000 in income and still hold more than $420,000 worth of gold.
With gold prices rising and the Reserve Bank of Australia cutting rates to 3.60% in August, demand for stable, alternative investments is expected to increase. ABC Bullion says GDP uniquely caters to that demand, combining liquidity, flexibility and inflation protection in one platform.
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Australian shares fell on Thursday as Wall Street weakness, rising oil and persistent rate concerns weighed on most of the market. The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.72 per cent to 8,702. The All Ordinaries lost 0.66 per cent to finish at 8,897. Mining stocks were hit particularly hard, while real estate also dragged on the index. …
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2 minAustralian shares fell on Thursday as Wall Street weakness, rising oil and persistent rate concerns weighed on most of the market.
The S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.72 per cent to 8,702. The All Ordinaries lost 0.66 per cent to finish at 8,897. Mining stocks were hit particularly hard, while real estate also dragged on the index.
Energy was the notable exception, gaining more than one per cent as Brent crude traded above US$103 a barrel. Oil had moved higher amid uncertainty surrounding potential US diesel-export restrictions and broader geopolitical supply risks. The move supported energy producers but renewed concern about inflation inputs across transport and the wider economy.
Gold shares were weak even as spot bullion remained historically elevated. The All Ordinaries Gold index fell about 2.25 per cent, showing that equity performance can diverge from the commodity because of valuation, currency, operating and company-specific factors.
Zip was a prominent loser, falling 11.38 per cent after the company reported short sales after the previous close. Nine Entertainment also weakened after UBS analysts warned of near-term revenue challenges associated with its advertising-supported subscription tier.
Premier Investments led larger winners despite caution about the retail environment. Breville, in which Premier owns a significant stake, also appeared among leading movers. In the broader ASX 300 screen, Myer gained 11.43 per cent and MAAS Group rose 7.93 per cent, while Lotus Resources fell 10.53 per cent. These percentage moves should be checked against company announcements and trading liquidity before attributing causes.
The Australian dollar was broadly flat at US70.38 cents. Spot gold was around US$4,280 an ounce, Brent crude approximately US$103.08 a barrel and iron ore near US$96.90 a tonne late in the session.
The rate outlook remains the central domestic catalyst. Labour-market weakness has not eliminated the possibility of an RBA increase next week, leaving banks, listed property and other rate-sensitive sectors exposed to changing expectations.
Market dashboard
S&P/ASX 200: 8,702, down 0.72 per cent.
All Ordinaries: 8,897, down 0.66 per cent.
Best sector: Energy, up more than one per cent.
Weakest areas: Real estate and materials were the major drags; confirm final sector percentages before publication.
Material winner: Premier Investments led the large-company gainers. Confirm its final closing move from the ASX before publication.
Material loser: Zip, down 11.38 per cent.
ASX 300 percentage leader: Myer, up 11.43 per cent.
ASX 300 percentage laggard: Zip, down 11.38 per cent.
AUD/USD: Approximately US$0.7038, broadly flat.
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