| The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) has not bought physical gold for two quarters (Q2 and Q3 of 2014) at a run. The Fund informs that as of 1 October it had physical gold in the amount of $1.18 bn that was equivalent to 3.2% of its investment portfolio ($37.265 bn.
"By the reported date SOFAZ had at disposal 30.17 tons of gold (970,146 ounces)," the Fund reported. This level of reserves was similar to the indicator by 1 April 2014. Nevertheless, SOFAZ can buy more gold, at least, for $680.1 million, as investment rules allow the Fund to invest in physical gold up to 5% of its portfolio, that as of 1 October 1 was equivalent to $1.86 bn...............................................Full Article: Source
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