| Title: |
A GOLD RUSH IS UNDER WAY. SHOULD YOU JOIN IT? |
| Authors: |
SHELL, ADAM (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Kiplinger Personal Finance. Jun2026, Vol. 80 Issue 6, p38-40. 3p. 1 Color Photograph. |
| Subject Terms: |
*GOLD markets; *EXCHANGE traded funds; *INVESTMENT policy; *PRICE inflation; *PORTFOLIO diversification; GOLD sales & prices |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the current gold market rally and investment strategies related to gold. It highlights gold’s recent strong performance as a hedge against economic uncertainty, inflation, a weakening dollar, and geopolitical risks, noting that gold prices have doubled since early 2024. Experts recommend allocating 3% to 5% of a portfolio to gold for diversification, cautioning against speculative buying due to potential price volatility and downside risks. Investment options include physical gold, gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as SPDR Gold MiniShares and iShares Gold Trust Micro, and gold-mining stock ETFs like VanEck Gold Miners, each with varying risk and return profiles. The article advises dollar-cost averaging to build gold positions gradually and suggests holding gold ETFs in tax-advantaged accounts due to their classification as collectibles for tax purposes. [Extracted from the article] |
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Business Source Premier |