Gold's current record price means your $1,000 buys less than ever (and the premiums add even more to your costs).

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Mutual funds offer indirect investment in gold and silver through ETFs, fund-of-funds, and multi-asset allocation funds.

No matter the market conditions, gold coins typically remain valuable assets. They can hedge against inflation and be sold easily if you need cash. Those are just a couple of the reasons investors and ...

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There are a number of ways you can invest in gold, from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying ...