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When gold is the better investment as inflation cools Investing in gold has historically been an effective way to hedge inflation. Its price tends to rise when inflation rises.

Further, gold is a divisible unit that, beyond its uses as a currency and investment, it is used in sought-after jewellery and high-end electronics around the world.

Finally, think about gold as a piece of your overall investment portfolio. The general rule is that gold should constitute no more than 5%-10% of your portfolio.

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The bulls may feel frustrated as gold draws on the $850 mark, kind of like the frustration felt by those who bought in at around the $800 mark in 1979.

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Gold is considered a "countercyclical investment," tending to rise when mainstream assets decline. During economic downturns, investors often turn to gold for liquidity.

Let's say you had an extra $200 to invest. While returns vary based on market conditions and growth rates, a $200 investment in gold in 2000, for example, would have been worth over $800 by 2020 ...