Performance of Investment Funds in 2023: Precious Metals and Stocks

2023 Investment Funds Performance

As of 2023, among investment funds, the **Precious Metals Umbrella Funds** are at the top of the list with an impressive return of **17.88%**. These funds continue to make their investors happy by providing the highest earnings.

Reasons for the Rise in Gold

The main reason is that **gold per ounce** has surpassed the **$5,000** barrier and various central banks continue to buy gold consistently. Additionally, weak employment data in the US and the **Fed's** potential interest rate cuts are making gold investments more attractive, supporting this safe haven.

Equity Funds in Second Place

In second place on the investment funds list are the **Equity Umbrella Funds** with a return of **17.23%**. The **Borsa İstanbul (BIST 100)** index closing with a **25%** gain in January directly positively affected the performance of these funds.

Balanced Investment Options

The **Variable Umbrella Funds**, preferred by medium-risk investors, offer a balanced return of **9.24%**, while the more conservative **Money Market Funds** provided a return of **4.19%**. The **Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey's** 1 percentage point cut in the policy rate supports the real return potential of fixed-income instruments, creating additional opportunities for investors.