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Gold versus cash: which is the better store of value?
Gold prices have rocketed over the past year, and the yellow metal’s role as a store of value is coming to the fore. Does gold beat cash savings?
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8 gold funds to consider for exposure to the yellow metal
Gold funds are one of the best ways of adding gold to your portfolio. We highlight some of the more interesting funds for gold spot prices and gold miners.
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5 June 1933: The US dollar is unshackled from gold
Features On this day in 1933, US president Franklin D Roosevelt banned gold from being used as a method of payment in private contracts.
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Scientists turn lead into gold – could it wreck the yellow metal's price?
Medieval alchemists have been vindicated after scientists turned lead into gold, but the results aren’t going to crash the gold price any time soon
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Gold’s allure and why you should never 'pay a premium for graded coins'
Opinion It is easy to become distracted by the beauty of gold, but remember why you buy it, says Dominic Frisby
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How much gold is in the world?
Have you ever wondered how much gold is in the world and who holds it? We take a look at the top countries with the most gold reserves.
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A guide to the gold-silver ratio
The gold-silver ratio measures the relative value of gold to silver. But why is the measure useful for investors?
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The mystery of America’s gold and why an audit matters
How much gold does the US actually have? Dominic Frisby explains why it matters
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Where to invest as interest rates fall
We highlight four areas investors could consider as interest rates continue to fall. Should you be bullish or defensive?
