Investing in gold

Gold ingots

Gold has been valued since the dawn of civilisation. Unlike most investments it doesn't pay a dividend or any form of income. It's best seen as a hedge against financial instability.

Recent articles (3)

Molten gold and gold bar © Balint Porneczi/Bloomberg News

Months of gains ahead for commodities

(27 October 09)

With the dollar's weakness, commodities have been booming recently. And over the next few months, commodities could deliver significant returns - with gold leading the way.

Why you should bag junior gold miners

(23 October 09)

Jim Slater, author of The Zulu Principle, is not a gold bug. But he believes the gold price will keep rising. And one of the best ways to play the gold price, he says, is to buy miners. Here he investigates the sector and tips three to buy now.

Miner digging for gold © Diego Giudice/Bloomberg News

Four high-risk gold explorers for bold investors

(21 October 09)

Gold's rise has been rampant. But there are plenty of small mining companies that have been left out of the rally. Dominic Frisby tips four lesser-known mining companies with bags of potential.