Gold can play an integral role in a diversified portfolio, whether in core or tactical strategies, including serving as an inflation hedge, returns enhancer and event risk hedge. When it comes to choosing the right investment vehicle to access gold, investors have several options available. These opportunities include Gold ETFs, Physical Gold or Bullion, Gold Futures, Gold Mutual Funds and Closed-End Funds, and Gold Mining and Exploration Equities or ETFs. Gold miners typically perform in line with the price of gold but often with more volatility to the upside or downside. When investors look at buying gold mining ... (full story)