When the prices of stocks, bonds and real estate drop sharply, gold may hold its value—and can even appreciate as nervous investors rush in to buy. Owning gold is also a way to add ...

Silver and gold are among the most popular alternative ... that’s when you want to buy. When inflation heats up, some investors believe that precious metals like silver provide a good hedge ...

If all newly supplied gold was released for consumers to buy, there would be too much gold, and the value would plummet. Much of the stock-control of gold is determined by socio-political factors. So, ...