If you're a young investor ready to put money into a variety of asset classes, you may be familiar with a few traditional ones. Stocks, bonds and real estate all offer investors, especially beginners, ...

Gold can generate income. But it's not likely to generate income overnight - or as consistently or as quickly as other asset classes can. This is not a negative feature but it's something to keep in ...

Gold (GC=F) has been a store of value for thousands of years, and it remains one of the most unique alternative assets in the world today. For investors looking to diversify beyond stocks and bonds, ...

The price of gold is on the precipice of a new record high. After growing past $3,400 per ounce in the spring, the price of the precious metal as of September 2 is now $3,480.07 for the same amount.