---
title: The hedge factor
description: "Gold is the \"everything hedge\", but if you are looking for global equity hedges, then VIX looks relatively more interesting compared to chasing gold here.\n\nSource: TME, LSEG"
---

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# [The hedge factor](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/the-hedge-factor)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Sep 19, 2025, 1:26:44 PM

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