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Here are some advantages and disadvantages of making gold as an investment. Advantages : 1.       Liquidity . Gold can be easily converted into cash anywhere in the world. Aside from actual cash, the liquidity and universality of gold is unparalleled. 2.       Holds its value . Gold tends to maintain its value over time. Economists argue that even the price of gold is not indicative of its value. That is, even if the price decreases, the underlying value of gold does not change much. 3.       Hedge against inflation . Gold rises in value when inflation takes hold. Since gold is priced in U.S. dollars, any deterioration in the dollar will logically lead to a higher price of gold. As a result, during inflationary times, gold offers a much more stable investment than cash. 4.       Diversification . Adding different securities to your portfolio is an essential...

There are online bullion dealers, high street shops that sell gold coins and bars, and even, in some locations, vending machines that dispense gold ingots. Gold has for centuries been popular as a store of wealth, especially in turbulent times. But in recent years it has become far easier for the average individual to buy and sell the precious metal. One attraction of gold is that it is a tangible asset that is expected to hold its value if the stock market crashes or inflation takes off. However, an investment intended to be used as protection against extreme events has little use unless it can be sold easily. If you have taken physical possession of your gold, you may find that not every dealer is willing to buy it from you. Some dealers only buy back coins or gold that they have sold themselves. And while some major dealers will buy back gold they have not sold themselves, it may well be at a lower price. If you have bought gold through a dealer and paid for the dealer to store i...