Investing In GoldThe primary reasons for investing in gold have remained much the same over its long history. A Secure Foundation for a Balanced Portfolio Whether your investment approach is conservative or aggressive, gold can play a vital role in your portfolio. For this reason, many experts urge investors to keep at least 5-10% of their total assets in gold. The diagram above represents a typical portfolio. At the pyramid’s base are conservative investments, such as blue-chip stocks and bonds. And at the top are aggressive, and often speculative investments, such as growth stocks, futures and options. But everyone needs a secure foundation. That’s why gold is essential for every portfolio. Gold is part of that secure foundation for every investor–average, aggressive, or conservative. |