Gold prices are hovering near record highs. Here's what your investment dollars can actually buy in today's market.

Conservative and moderate investors should typically allocate around 15% of their investment portfolio to gold; for aggressive profiles seeking stronger hedging against higher equity exposure, it should be slightly higher.

Buying physical gold can be a savvy way to diversify your portfolio and hedge against economic uncertainty. To do it right, you’ll want a reputable precious metals dealer that offers

Gold's current record price means your $1,000 buys less than ever (and the premiums add even more to your costs).

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Cohan, a Boston-based senior contributor, covers stocks. Gold prices jumped 49% in 2025, exceeding $4,000/ounce, primarily due to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and ...

iShares Gold Trust Micro offers the lowest fee among gold ETFs, beneficial for long-term savings. The ETF's low share price simplifies dollar-cost averaging for beginners. Physically backed by gold, it provides direct exposure to the spot price of gold.

Mutual funds offer indirect investment in gold and silver through ETFs, fund-of-funds, and multi-asset allocation funds. Investors can utilize SIPs and STPs for systematic investments. Tax implications vary based on holding periods,

Gold vaulted above the historic $4,600 an ounce mark on Monday as a flare-up in geopolitical tensions and expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy led bullion to hit its first record peak of 2026 after a string of all-time highs last year.

The SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust ( GLDM -4.36%) is part of a growing trend in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) universe, where fund managers release lower-priced "mini" versions of their flagship products.

Gold and silver prices hit record highs and stock markets slid Monday as investors sought safety after US President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs over opposition to his Greenland ambitions.