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Gold or silver — which one actually belongs in your stack? We go back to basics: what makes these two metals completely different animals, who each one is built for, and how to think about how much you should own.
You've got your index funds humming along. You're doing everything right. So why should you care about a physical commodity that's been around for 4,000 years? Because it does something your three-fund portfolio can't.
Everyone says GLD is the smarter way to own gold — cheaper, easier, no storage hassle. They have a point. But there's one thing the comparison articles don't mention.