Gold regains its Sparkle

Today gold surged to a 3 month high. Serious investors should take note of this trend.
Gold regains its Sparkle

Today gold surged to a 3 month high. Serious investors should take note of this trend.

Gold is one of the most misunderstood commodities in the World. For some reason, the majority of individual investors shun the precious medal; while “smart” portfolio managers often take a 3 to 5 percent alternative investment position in gold stocks as a portfolio hedge and hedge against inflation. Like all industries there are good gold stocks and bad gold stocks. So, it does take some due diligence to determine which gold stocks to own. One of the best ways to start investing in gold stocks is to look at the components of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Gold and Silver Sector Index (symbol: XAU). Gold mutual funds often take large positions in these stocks. You can see a list of the component stocks and weightings at PHLX Gold & Silver Sector XAU.

To read about today’s action in gold go to FX Street.com.

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