Gold is not perfect, but it can limit risks during downturns

A choice between the carat or the stick

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Sheridan Admans, investment manager at The Share Centre looks at the arguments for and against buying gold, outlining how the performance of the precious metal has helped to protect investors’ portfolios during the recent volatility.

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