Gold

Use the shiny metal as a hedge against financial catastrophe.

Economic turmoil and a declining dollar are bullish for bullion. But the stocks are more attractive than the metal itself.

It may have dropped in price, but it's still worth owning a bit.

You don’t have to be a gold bug to find gold-mining stocks attractive.

With the price of gold pushing into record territory and rising beyond $1,800 an ounce, you may be tempted to add some to your portfolio. Many investors ...

Avoid these rip-offs when buying gold coins or bars.

The fund loads up on small and midsize mining companies.

My advice is to wait for a correction in the price of gold and then buy mining stocks.

This month Kim highlights how to buy gold, spot stimulus scans and protect your identity.

I bought gold for insurance and because I saw fear of a financial holocaust spreading wildy.

John Hathaway, manager of Tocqueville Gold, says fretful investors could drive the price of this precious metal higher for years to come.

Owning this precious metal might calm your jitters, but the reasons for adding it to your portfolio aren't compelling.

Unwanted watches or broken jewelry can be worth their weight.

Market forces could push gold, already at a 27-year high, toward $1,000 an ounce. But expect a breather first.

A perfect storm of market forces could push this precious metal, already at a 27-year high, toward $1,000 an ounce. But most investors should limit their exposure.

Thomas Winmill, manager of the Midas fund, discusses investing in mining stocks and how he identifies quality companies.

A new exhange-traded fund tracks the shares of gold-mining companies.

The metal hits a 25-year high. But don't be unnerved by the implications.