Alternative Investments

Platinum is becoming harder to find, and its value is rising. Normally, when something is scarce, the price goes up, and producers respond by making more. A research note issued by World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says platinum doesn’t work that way, even as investors on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) have been quietly getting in on the action. This is because its production and use don’t quickly change with price.

What if you could own real gold without digging or risking your life? The NewGold ETF lets you do just that. It’s like owning a piece of a gold bar stored safely in a vault. No pickaxe needed. You buy small units on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), and their value moves with the gold price. That’s the power of an ETF — a tool of the modern investor. Safer than a mine, smarter than a heist.

The analysis is based on market prices released by the BSE, assuming a P500 investment was made from January 6th 2025 to March 31 2025.

Government diversification efforts, rising demand for industrial spaces, and mining sector growth may drive interest.

The most in-demand segments—Grade A offices and ESG-compliant buildings—are showing strong investment potential

Low-income segment has strong demand with rising rental prices, while the middle-income segment faces weaker demand and supply challenges.

Botswana industrial and retail sectors offer the most attractive investment opportunities in Botswana's current market.

Gold is expected to keep climbing Platinum may also hold steady or rise Palladium is losing steam Gold, platinum, and palladium are...