| Investing in gold ETF allows for redemption via physical gold when you cash out. Gold ETF investing has been stressful over the last few years, as gold prices have gone on a wild ride. Investing in gold across calendar 2013 meant a 28% decline, but this year gold ETF investors have outperformed with a nice 8% return vs. about 2% or so for the S&P 500 since Jan. 1.
But for many precious metal investors, short-term volatility is not the point. Investing in gold is about security to them, and the reassurance that your money is in a tangible asset that cannot go to zero the way junk bonds or momentum stocks can...............................................Full Article: Source
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