Gold prices are surging, making it an attractive "hedge" in retirement accounts. Here are some ways to buy gold in an IRA or 401(k).

Gold shattered records in 2025 and kept climbing. Here's what drove the historic rally and where prices stand now.

After a fantastic bull run, gold and silver investors are still hoping for the crazy vertical rally they enjoyed to restart. Sadly, that is seldom how markets work.

04 April 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images ...

From ancient coins to modern markets, gold has shaped money for centuries. Its physical properties help explain why it continues to hold a unique place in finance.

Gold returns are up nearly 50% so far in 2025. That's about triple the S&P 500 U.S. stock index. Gold funds, including those backed by physical gold or holding futures contracts, are subject to a top ...

Gold's price is driven by ownership changes, not traditional supply-demand dynamics. Gold isn't consumed but accumulated and kept in vaults, reserves, and jewelry. Conviction and opportunistic buyers ...

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There is a buying frenzy in the gold market that has propelled the price of the precious metal by more than 80% over the last 12 months, making it one of the best-performing assets. However, investors ...

All figures are in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted. G/T = grams per tonne (of gold or silver). GEOs = gold-equivalent ounces. SEOs = silver-equivalent ounces. AISC refers to all-in ...