That’s right. Investors don’t need to own gold. Call him a contrarian or crazy even but John O’Connell’s experience in the investment business tells him that the precious metal or gold stocks or ETFs are not a good hedge against inflation nor against volatility. Gold has been hitting record highs but O’Connell doesn’t feel like he’s missing out. Here’s why.
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Gold is a Foolish Place to Put Your Money If You Check the Facts