Commodities and precious metals, being alternative investments, have always been a subject for discussion when it comes to their role in investment portfolios. Some market participants argue that a well-diversified portfolio should always include an allocation to such assets, while others view them as too volatile and unpredictable to justify long-term exposure. The debate has resurfaced in 2025 as gold and silver have reached multi-year highs and placed precious metals back on the radar of institutional and retail investors. The gold price, for example, is up 47% year-to-date, trading above $3,850 per ounce for the ... (full story)