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The Easiest Way to Invest in Gold as Prices Climb in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

While global stocks faced a volatile and mostly down first quarter, gold prices glistened.

Gold's stellar Q1 gains left many investors asking us for the easiest way to invest in gold.

Here's how...

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The Easiest Way to Invest in Gold as Prices Climb in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - April 8, 2016

While global stocks faced a volatile and mostly down first quarter, gold prices glistened.

Gold's stellar Q1 gains left many investors asking us for the easiest way to invest in gold.

Here's how...

The Best Gold ETF to Buy for Market-Beating Gains in 2016

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - March 30, 2016

Gold prices are up 16.53% year to date, and we see prices heading higher.

Gold prices rose $15.70 Tuesday amid dovish comments from the Fed, which will support prices in the long term.

And we've pinpointed the best gold ETF to buy now to profit from gold's 2016 rally...

Gold Prices Today Hit 3-Month Highs – Here's Where They're Headed

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - February 3, 2016

Gold prices today (Wednesday) rose to three-month highs after a weaker than expected U.S. ISM non-manufacturing report had investors piling into gold.

Just before noon Wednesday, spot gold was trading up $10, or 0.89%, at $1,140.00 an ounce.

Here's what is driving gold prices today and in 2016...

The Best Gold ETF to Buy in 2016 When Prices Rebound

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - January 13, 2016

Buying into a gold ETF is one of our top recommendations for 2016, as Money Morning experts remain extremely bullish on gold prices.

And now is a great time to buy into a gold ETF, as Money Morning Resource Investing Specialist Peter Krauth says gold prices are set to soar in 2016...

How to Buy Gold Now

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - December 1, 2015

With gold prices sitting near a six-year low, investors want to know how to buy gold now.

Gold coins and bars are among the purest ways to own the precious metal, but others exist.

Here's what you need to know...

SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: GLD)

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - August 13, 2015

Gold prices climbed to a three-week high this week, showing why a gold ETF like the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: GLD) is a strong investment now.

The price of gold surged $15.60, or 1.41%, to $1,123.20 an ounce on Wednesday. Concerns of a currency war, a rout in global equities markets, and a slipping U.S. dollar all drove investors to the safe-haven money alterative.

Here's why we see gold prices and the SPDR Gold Trust climbing higher from here...

Play a Gold Bottom and Bounce with the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD)

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - July 30, 2015

Every portfolio should include a solid gold position as a means of diversification, inflation hedge, and protection against geopolitical risks.

Gold ETFs like the SPDR Gold ETF (NYSE Arca: GLD) are an optimal way to hold and play the precious metal.

Keep reading to find out why we like the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD) and why now's a good time to start buying into gold ETFs...

Why Goldcorp Stock (NYSE: GG) Is a Buy Today

By Peter Krauth, Resource Specialist, Money Morning - June 8, 2015

Goldcorp Inc. (NYSE: GG) has managed to survive and rise above other gold miners, avoiding the pitfalls of its competitors.

This means Goldcorp stock is well-positioned to get a nice boost once gold prices move higher again.

Take a look...

Why Buy the GLD ETF in 2015

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - May 11, 2015

The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: GLD) ETF is the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund. The GLD ETF is a good way for investors to collect some extra gold profits without the hassle of physical gold buying.

And with gold prices forecast to rise over the long term, the GLD ETF will rise as well.

Here's a look at the benefits of buying the GLD ETF...

Buy a Gold ETF in 2015

By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - April 27, 2015

Gold acts like an insurance policy against geopolitical woes, devalued currencies, deflation, and inflation. It's also a good portfolio diversifier.

Gold prices are low right now, so it's a great time to buy. And of the many ways to add the yellow metal to your portfolio, a gold ETF is a convenient option.

Here's a look at why gold ETFs are smart choice for investors - plus five top gold ETFs to get started with today...

Two Gold "Stocks" to Buy Now

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - April 1, 2015

Finding gold stocks to buy can be tricky.

You see, to invest in gold, you don't need to buy physical gold bullion or coins. In fact, in many cases your best bet is to buy shares in gold exchange-traded funds.

And here are the best funds you can buy right now that are currently flying under precious metal investors' radars...

Gold Investing Myths: What Gold's Critics Don't Get

By Jim Bach, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 - November 26, 2014

Gold Investing Myths: Gold prices have fallen for the better part of two years, but that doesn't mean that its detractors have somehow been vindicated.

Gold has often been chided by some who have mischaracterized the allure.

In the right allocations gold is an important part of a healthy portfolio. It can hedge against market crisis and provide returns when other assets underperform.

Here four myths gold's critics harp on - and how they get it wrong.

Gold ETFs Ready to Head Higher on This Key Driver

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - August 28, 2014

The SPDR Gold Trust Exchange-Traded Fund (NYSE Arca: GLD), one of the two major gold ETFs that trade in the United States, dropped more than 1.2% last week, from $124.77 to $123.18.

But although short-term losses can be unsettling, investors who hold gold-related securities like gold ETFs have good reason for long-term optimism. Here’s why…

Four Compelling Reasons to Buy Gold Stocks Right Now

By Tara Clarke, Associate Editor, Money Morning • @TaraKateClarke - July 16, 2014

Gold prices have rallied 8% so far in 2014. It follows that investors in gold stocks - which are closely linked with gold itself - stand to profit. But the first half of 2014's gains aside, pressures shaping the yellow metal right now demand an allocation of gold stocks in a healthy investment portfolio.

In fact, Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald said in May that the case for owning gold has never been stronger.

"Many investors are asking themselves if now is the time to buy gold. I think that's the wrong question," Fitz-Gerald said. "What they should be asking themselves is if they can afford not to buy gold."

Here’s why…