Investing in gold
At MoneyWeek, we've been tipping gold since 2001. In that time it's gone from $250 to $1,900 an ounce (a 660% increase), hitting record highs each year since 2002.
Gold has been used as a store of wealth and a means of exchange for centuries. It is invaluable as insurance against the risks we face today, invcluding the devaluation of paper money, and other macroeconomic and geopolitical risks.
Successful investing is about the diversification and management of risk. It makes sense to have a part of your wealth invested in gold. At MoneyWeek, we show you the best ways to do that.
For advice on buying gold, our guide, A beginner's guide to investing in gold, offers a wealth of information for the novice. And if you're ready to buy, see our free and impartial comparison of leading gold brokers.
Recent articles
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(24 May 12)
Nobody wants to own gold miners, says investment guru Fred Hickey - that's why I like to buy them.
(23 May 12)
With gold miners held in such low esteem by investors, now could be your chance to buy into this unloved sector, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he tips one exchange-traded fund to buy now.
(18 May 12)
The price of gold has come off its highs and is now testing a crucial support level. Dominic Frisby looks at where it might go next.