Investing in gold

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.

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Ignore the naysayers – gold is not in a bubble (19 November 09)
A bite from the gold bug is good for your wealth (13 November 09)– Subscriber only
Months of gains ahead for commodities (27 October 09)
Why you should bag junior gold miners (23 October 09)
Four high-risk gold explorers for bold investors (21 October 09)
How high can gold go? (14 October 09)
What gold's bull run tells us (12 October 09)
Gold price hits new highs, and could double again (09 October 09)
Gold hits an all-time high - yet no one's interested (07 October 09)
Gold: buy on the dips (25 September 09)
The best ways to invest in gold (22 September 09)
Bill Bonner: All that glitters (18 September 09)
Gold is due a correction – but then it will hit $1,400 (16 September 09)
Why I'm sticking with gold (15 September 09)
Bill Bonner: Gold rising (11 September 09)
The gold bug's new best friend - the Chinese government (11 September 09)
Gold's eight-year bull run is far from over (11 September 09)
Get ready to buy gold (12 August 09)
Keep well away from gilts – but gold looks good (07 August 09)
How high can gold go? (05 August 09)

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