Episode 42 - Should you invest into Gold?

“Should I invest in gold?”It’s a question that always comes back when uncertainty rises, inflation goes us, market crashes, geopolitical risk, and central bank intervention.In this episode of Beyond the Market, I take a at gold as an asset, what it is, what it isn’t, and where (if anywhere) it fits in a long-term investment portfolio.Why gold has been used as money and a store of value for centuriesHow much gold demand actually comes from jewellery, investment, and manufacturingWhy gold is often seen as an alternative to cashThe idea of currency as a government liability, where the government is in control of the currency and why gold doesn't answer to anyoneGold vs stocks on an inflation-adjusted basisWhy gold preserved purchasing power, but stocks grow itHow gold behaved during major crises like 2008 and the 2020 COVID crashWhen gold can make sense in a portfolioWhat I do personally to invest and my choices between gold and companies If you found this interesting, please follow and review Beyond the Market wherever you listen, it really helps the show reach more people. For more investing insights, mindset tips and behind-the-scenes clips, follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anthonycotterfinance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you’re already following, share this episode with a friend who needs to hear.