Gold is generally been seen as a hedge against inflation. It is also seen as a hedge against uncertainty, civil unrest, international conflict, terrorism and a falling dollar. Phew! So it is not too surprising that some investors have turned to gold given the troubled times that we live in.
But how much is gold really worth? And how much are you prepared to pay to insure yourself against these uncertain events?…
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