Annual Investment Report – 2025

Annual Investment Report – 2025 INCOME CAPITAL MANAGEMENT informs all clients that the Annual Investment Report for the year 2025 is available for consultation and printing directly from the Private Client Area. Within the dedicated investment section, each client can view a comprehensive overview of their positions, including performance data, invested capital, and operational configurations, with information updated according to the reporting frequency applicable to each fund. Formal Annual Report Request Clients who wish to receive the official Annual Investment Report for 2025, formally issued by Income Capital Management s.r.o., are kindly requested to submit their request by email to: 📧 investors@incomecapital.biz Please ensure that the email includes the relevant Client ID (or Client IDs, in the case of multiple investments) for which the report is requested. The document will be prepared and delivered in accordance with internal verification and compliance procedures. Return Update Frequency Investment returns displayed on the investment page are updated according to the following schedule: Weekly for the FOREX FUND Monthly for all other funds (typically by the 4th day of the following month) If an investment did not start at the beginning of a standard quarter (January, April, July, October), returns are calculated and displayed on a pro-rata basis. Explanation of Table Fields Below is a description of the main fields displayed in the investment summary table: CLIENT ID: The client identification number assigned by Income Capital Management s.r.o. Clients with multiple investments will have multiple Client IDs. END DATE: The maturity or expiration date of the investment. FUND: The type of investment subscribed. GUARANTEED CAPITAL: The percentage of capital guaranteed, where applicable. WORKING AMOUNT: The operating capital on which returns are calculated. This amount does not include any reinvested profits. RANGE: The indicative annual return range, reflecting the risk level of the selected investment. Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4: Percentage and monetary value of any profit generated in the respective quarter, if applicable. YEARLY TOTAL: Total annual profit expressed as both a percentage and an amount in EUR. For clients who do not reinvest profits quarterly, this figure is shown only for the current quarter. CAPITAL + INVESTMENT: The total amount in EUR consisting of invested capital plus any profits generated during the year. REINVESTED PROFITS ON QUARTERLY BASIS: Indicates whether quarterly profit reinvestment has been selected. PAC AMOUNT ON QUARTERLY BASIS: Indicates whether a quarterly Capital Accumulation Plan (PAC) is active and the selected contribution amount. Support and Clarifications The team at INCOME CAPITAL MANAGEMENT remains fully available for any clarification or additional information regarding the annual report, investment data, or portfolio configurations. Kind regards, INCOME CAPITAL MANAGEMENT s.r.o.

The New Gold Rush: Performance, Protection, and the Role of Gold in Modern Portfolios

The New Gold Rush: Performance, Protection, and the Role of Gold in Modern Portfolios Between April and August 2025, gold once again demonstrated why it has served as a store of value for thousands of years. In a market environment characterized by uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and fluctuating monetary expectations, the precious metal delivered solid and measurable returns while many investors remained hesitant. Gold Performance: April–August 2025 From April 1st to August 8th, 2025, gold prices increased from $100.74 to $109.11 per ounce. Price increase: +8.31% Timeframe: 4 months This performance was achieved during a period in which financial markets were grappling with elevated volatility, geopolitical risks, and ongoing debates around inflation and monetary policy. To put this into perspective, an investment of $10,000 in gold at the beginning of April would have grown to approximately $10,831 by early August—reflecting tangible wealth creation over a relatively short period. More Than a Commodity Cycle Gold’s recent performance should not be viewed as a short-term anomaly or a speculative rally. Historically, gold has fulfilled a consistent role across economic cycles: preserving purchasing power when confidence in financial systems or paper currencies weakens. This role is once again evident as: Central banks continue to accumulate gold reserves at a sustained pace Institutional investors increase allocations to precious metals Gold reasserts its function as a portfolio stabilizer during uncertainty These dynamics reinforce gold’s position not merely as a commodity, but as a strategic asset within diversified portfolios. Opportunity Cost and Investor Hesitation One of the most common investor challenges during periods of market uncertainty is indecision. Waiting for a “perfect” entry point often results in missed opportunities. The +8.31% return achieved over the past four months represents real gains that were accessible to investors willing to act within a disciplined allocation framework. Opportunity cost, while less visible than market losses, can be equally damaging to long-term portfolio outcomes. Gold’s Strategic Role in Portfolio Construction Beyond recent performance, gold continues to play a fundamental role in investment strategy: Inflation hedge: preserving value as purchasing power erodes Diversification tool: reducing correlation with traditional financial assets Tangible asset: offering resilience during currency and systemic stress With ongoing geopolitical tensions, monetary uncertainty, and inflationary pressures, the structural case for gold remains intact. Looking Ahead The question for investors is not whether gold has historically proven its value—history has already answered that. The more relevant consideration is whether portfolios are adequately positioned to benefit from its stabilizing and protective characteristics. As recent months have shown, gold continues to perform its role quietly and consistently, often while broader markets remain distracted by short-term noise. LinkedIn Source This article is based on the original LinkedIn update published here: Read the original LinkedIn post → INCOME CAPITAL MANAGEMENT