Ever since Australia’s first major gold boom in the 1850s, the precious metal has always excited investors. The excitement is rewarding, often, and sometimes calamitous.

There are many different vehicles available to investors seeking to build wealth, consolidate their financial position or bankroll a comfortable retirement. When it comes to asset allocation, a host of factors contribute to the decision-making process, including age, family commitments, income and the individual’s appetite for risk.

Boutique fund manager Alphinity Investment Management has unveiled a differentiated Sustainable Share Fund (SSF), which will appeal to SMSF investors who value an environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach.