Mesh Pro Club Webinar: The Investment Case for Gold

Mesh will host its first Mesh Pro Club Webinar on Monday 10 March 2025, offering investors an opportunity to tap into Mesh’s global network of market experts. This webinar is the first in a series of online events, where Mesh will invite a global industry expert to do a deep-dive analysis of the investment case for a particular market sector or unpack a market trend.

First up: gold. Just ahead of the subscription book opening for TroyGold’s tokenised gold offering on Mesh, we’ll be joined by Mohammed Nalla, CFA – also known as “Moe-Knows”, co-host of the popular Magic Markets podcast.

“Whether you’re a gold bug or a sceptic, gold continues to captivate the minds of investors as it redefines its modern investment appeal,” Nalla says. “Sometimes called a ‘relic of the past’, gold has burst strongly back onto the investment agenda as its safe haven appeal and broadening acceptance take hold. In this webinar, you’ll get the opportunity to ask your burning questions as we dive into key topics, including gold as an inflation hedge, its safe-haven status, central bank reserves, and the case for bullion vs gold miners.”

The investment case for gold

Globally, markets are seeing rocketing demand for gold as a hedge against market volatility. As investors worldwide seek safe havens amidst global uncertainty, the gold price is holding firm near record highs, with all indications pointing to a long-term rally.

Against that backdrop, from 11 to 25 March 2025, registered Mesh investors will have access to the TroyGold Krugerrand (TGLD) token. The token will be offered at the lowest price for a 1oz gold bullion Krugerrand coin available to retail investors, which can amount to a discount to the prevailing market price of up to 3%.

Investors who buy the 1oz TroyGold Krugerrand tokens outright, or those who accumulate their fractional investments over time to the equivalent weight of 1oz, can redeem their tokens and arrange with TroyGold for secure delivery of their Krugerrand coins to their homes.

Each TroyGold Krugerrand token represents 1 Troy ounce (which equates to approximately 31.1 grams of physical gold). And because it’s tokenised, it can be fractionalised: Mesh.trade’s platform offers unprecedented hyper-fractionalised ownership of gold bullion Krugerrand coins, with a minimum required investment of just R50.

“The R50 minimum investment for the TroyGold Krugerrand (TGLD) token removes the traditional barriers to entry, and makes owning physical gold a real option for all investors,” says Rob Mackay, Investor Manager Lead at Mesh.trade. “It means that investors can accumulate their fractional investments over time to the equivalent weight of one full ounce (31.1 grams) of gold, they can then redeem their tokens and arrange with TroyGold for secure delivery of their Krugerrand coins to their homes, if they so desire.”

About “Moe-Knows”

Nalla is well known in global investing circles. Previously based in Johannesburg, he is now located in Canada, where he remains active in global markets as an investor, strategist and consultant. He draws on a wealth of experience, including analysis, investment and structuring across multiple asset classes – from equities to fixed income, FX and derivatives markets.

He was previously the Head of Macro Research at the Public Investment Corporation of South Africa (PIC), Africa’s largest asset manager with AUM in excess of $200 billion, invested globally. His resumé also includes a role as Head of Global Markets Strategic Research team at a large South African investment bank, where he gained 10 years of trading floor experience; as well as serving on the boards of numerous NPOs.

A co-founder at Macrotech Research Pty Ltd., he consults to brokers, pension funds, asset managers and multinational corporations, and specialises in global macro, geopolitical and Emerging Market research and investment strategy across asset classes. Podcast audiences will know him best as “Moe-Knows”, co-host of Magic Markets, a digital knowledge platform and podcast aimed at bringing institutional level insights to retail investors.

Register for the Mesh Pro Club Webinar

This Mesh Pro Club Webinar will unpack the investment case for gold, looking at its role as commodity and an investment asset, and the role it plays in a diversified investment portfolio.

“Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the space, this session will provide valuable perspectives on gold’s relevance in today’s uncertain markets, its accessibility, and its potential as a currency and portfolio diversifier,” says Nalla. “Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of one of the world’s most timeless assets!”

• The Mesh Pro Club Webinar, “The Investment Case for Gold”, featuring Mohammed Nalla, will take place on Monday 10 March 2025 from 5pm to 6pm South Africa Standard Time.

• Register now to join the webinar.