Gold falls nearly $1K from historic highs before rising again. How to safely diversify a portfolio with precious metals

Gold’s historic run in 2025 had cast a gilded glow over the precious metals market, but a recent slump has exposed the reality of investing in commodities if you’re looking for big, shiny gains: gold is not a growth investment. In January, gold reached a record $5,416 per ounce, but quickly plummeted back to $4,641 per ounce in February (1). This correction reveals a few things: one, gold is an asset investors flock to when markets are volatile. As such, a rosy outlook from Wall Street for 2026 has more i ...