You can also invest in gold ETFs, a type of mutual fund that allows you to buy shares in a pool of gold-related assets. You ...

Also, keep in mind that an investment in gold should be seen more as a play to keep what you already have rather than as a way to make money – unless you're a day trader with a high risk tolerance.

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Before you start investing in this precious metal, though, it's important to recognize that not all gold investments are ...

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