How To Invest In Gold

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Gold last traded at $1,762 an ounce. Silver at $22.63 an ounce.

NEWS SUMMARY: Precious metal prices eased Tuesday on profit-taking and a firmer dollar. U.S. stocks rebounded following a technology-centered market rout in the previous session.

Forbes--"Throughout history, few investments have rivaled gold in popularity as a hedge against almost any kind of trouble, from inflation, to economic upheaval or currency fluctuations, to war....

When most people think about investing in gold, bullion is what they think of - big, shiny gold bars locked away in a vault.

Gold bullion comes in bars ranging from a few grams to 400 ounces, but it's most commonly available as one- and 10-ounce bars....

Due to gold bullion's high price, it's especially important to use a reputable dealer and to pay for delivery - with insurance - or to shell out for storage at a large vault or in a safe deposit box.

If you choose to invest in gold with bullion, it's also a good idea to stay up to date on the price of gold, so you can pick the right time to buy-most dealers update their prices based on current spot prices....

Collectible coins, such as South African Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs and American Gold Eagles, are the most widely available type of gold coins....

Gold coin prices may not entirely align with their gold content, though. In-demand collectable coins frequently trade at a premium."