Are 1-ounce gold bars a safe investment this October?

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Adding gold to your portfolio can be a wise move, but there are still risks that come with this type of investing.

The gold market has experienced tremendous growth throughout 2024, drawing attention from both experienced and new investors. Gold prices began their meteoric rise in early March, reaching $2,160 per ounce — an 8% increase from the previous high set in December 2023. The upward trend continued in the months following, and the price of gold is now closing in on $2,800 per ounce.

That differs from investing in assets like stocks or bonds, which are financial instruments tied to market performance. As a result, gold isn't directly impacted by corporate earnings reports, interest rates or political decisions — at least not in the same way traditional securities are. Its value, while subject to market fluctuations, tends to move independently of stocks and bonds, offering a hedge against volatility in other parts of a portfolio.

 

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