Should You Buy Gold After Its 19% Correction? Here's What History Says.
The Motley Fool·2026-03-24 08:26
Gold has been a widely recognized store of value for thousands of years, and it's still legal tender in many U.S. states today. However, given the astronomical (and rising) value of a single ounce, you probably won't find anybody trading the yellow metal for groceries or gas.Most gold demand comes from investors who use it to hedge against inflation, economic uncertainty, and political turmoil. Buying physical metal is the surest way to achieve this, but many investors opt for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) l ...