Gold and silver are no longer seen only as traditional safe-haven assets. With the rise of ETFs, fund-of-funds and Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), investing in precious metals has become easier than ever. Ajay Kedia, MD & Director, Kedia Advisory, believes investors should consider allocating 18-20% of their portfolio to gold and silver as a hedge against market volatility and global uncertainty. According to Kedia, precious metals are increasingly behaving like mainstream financial assets and can play a crucial role in portfolio diversification. The growing popularity of digital investment options is further strengthening their appeal among investors.