Don’t chase gold rally, gradual allocation beats momentum investing; volatility risk rising: Chintan Haria

Gold’s early-2026 rally is being driven by strong investor flows and portfolio reallocation, says ICICI Prudential AMC’s Chintan Haria. While the long-term case for gold remains intact due to low allocations and dollar concerns, he cautions that much of the positive news is priced in, implying slower gains and higher volatility ahead.