GVPF 2025 Returns 5.18%, Gold Fund +52.78%, Targets Inflation Beat

Matichon•Economy•267d ago

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Government Pension Fund of Thailand Achieves 5.18% Return in 2025, Driven by a 52.78% Surge in the Gold Fund.

•The Government Pension Fund of Thailand (GVPF) reported a 5.18% average return for its members in 2025.
•The Gold Fund was the top performer, achieving a 52.78% return.
•GVPF aims to consistently outperform inflation by 2-3% annually to enhance members' post-retirement quality of life.
•The fund is strategically adapting its investment approach, incorporating gold as a risk-hedging asset against global uncertainties.

Overview

•On Jan 30, 2026, Songphol Cheevapinyaroj, Secretary-General of the Government Pension Fund of Thailand (GVPF), announced GVPF's 2025 performance.
•GVPF achieved an average return of 5.18% for its members in 2025, an increase from 3.91% in 2024, in order to improve member welfare.
•The Gold Fund yielded the highest return at 52.78% in 2025, demonstrating effective risk hedging against global uncertainties.
•Other notable returns in 2025 included the Foreign Equity Fund at 17.47%, Thai REIT Fund at 9.38%, Aggressive Fund at 8.89%, and Balanced Age-Appropriate Fund at 8.74%, showcasing diversified investment strategies.
•GVPF has redefined its investment asset categories from high-stability/high-risk to proactive and reactive asset classifications to enhance long-term investment efficiency.
•GVPF increased the proportion of members likely to achieve adequate retirement funds for a comfortable life from 18% in 2024 to 25% in 2025, in order to ensure future financial security.
•In 2026, GVPF anticipates higher volatility and increased risks, urging members to reassess their desired return levels and choose appropriate investment plans.
•GVPF will continue educational initiatives, explore new investment opportunities such as Senior Housing Sandbox and Silver Economy, and encourage members to increase savings and select suitable investment plans to meet the goal of beating inflation by 2-3% over 10 years.

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Key Quotes

Songphol Cheevapinyaroj

"Looking at 2026, volatility is high and risky, with a long-term target return to beat inflation by 2-3% to support post-retirement quality of life."

มองปี 2569 ความผันผวนสูงเสี่ยง พร้อมตั้งเป้าผลตอบแทนระยะยาวชนะเงินเฟ้อ 2–3% หนุนคุณภาพชีวิตหลังเกษียณ

Songphol Cheevapinyaroj

"GVPF has utilized gold as an asset to hedge against risks from global uncertainties, which has proven effective based on this year's return figures."

กบข. ได้นำทองคำ มาใช้ในฐานะสินทรัพย์เพื่อ ปิดความเสี่ยง จากความไม่แน่นอนของสถานการณ์โลก ซึ่งพิสูจน์แล้วว่าเห็นผลชัดเจนจากตัวเลขผลตอบแทนในปีนี้

Key Entities

Organization

Government Pension Fund of Thailand(กบข.)ℹ️

The organization that manages the pension fund for Thai civil servants, reporting on its investment performance and future strategy.

Person

Songphol Cheevapinyaroj(นายทรงพล ชีวะปัญญาโรจน์)

The Secretary-General of the Government Pension Fund of Thailand (GVPF), who announced the fund's performance and future outlook.