# Gold and bond investment trends in Southeast Asia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gold-and-bond-investment-trends-in-southeast-asia
> Updated: 2026-08-22T00:00:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Investors are increasingly utilizing gold and government bonds to manage risk and stabilize portfolios. In Indonesia, pension fund manager AXA Mandiri shifted toward low-risk assets, increasing its allocation to Indonesian government securities (SBN) by 14.49% year-on-year while reducing equity exposure.

As gold prices fluctuate and rise, investment behaviors in Southeast Asia have diversified. In Bengkulu Selatan, Indonesia, local gold prices reached Rp2,350,000 per gram, a movement tied to national trends and the US dollar. In Malaysia, the rising gold market has prompted varied responses: some individuals are selling gold to lock in profits or secure cash, while long-term investors are maintaining or increasing their holdings.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Gold price increases drive diverse investment strategies

Rising gold prices are driving varied investment strategies in Indonesia and Malaysia, with some selling for profit while long-term investors continue to accumulate assets.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-price-increases-drive-diverse-investment-strategies

### 2026-07-26: Investors Favor Gold and Government Bonds to Stabilize Portfolios

Investors rely on gold for diversification and inflation protection, while Indonesia's AXA Mandiri pension fund boosts government bond holdings and trims stocks, citing lower risk and stable returns.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/investors-favor-gold-and-government-bonds-to-stabilize-portfolios

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