11-28-2018, 11:22 PM
Why you chose to invest in Gold, or avoid it?
Investing in Gold seems to be quite controversial, with two different schools of thought about the usefulness/credibility of Gold as a long-term asset in an investors portfolio. Some treat it as a wealth preservative over long run, hedge against hyper-inflation and paper-money devaluation, safe haven during global tension, etc. Some treat it as a loser asset with no return, one with questionable intrinsic value as a commodity, irrelevant in the age of modern money, etc.
The investors in this community generally fall into one of the three categories:
1. Those who researched on Gold and decided to make it a part of their long-term portfolio
2. Those who researched on Gold and took a conscious decision to exclude it from their portfolio
3. Those who haven't thought much about Gold investment
If you happen to belong to category 1 or 2 above, your perspective and investment decision around Gold will be very helpful for all, especially those in category 3. Can you please share your individual choice, specifically along the following questions:
Questions for those who invested in gold:
1a. What drove your decision?
1b. What % of your portfolio has Gold?
1c. Do you own physical Gold (bullion/bar), or Gold-backed ETF, or a proxy investment (e.g. gold mine stock)? Why you chose this specific investment type?
1d. Did you time your purchase or acquire over time?
1e. Do you have any worry about your choice? Are you going to hold onto it forever or waiting for something before trimming?
Questions for those who consciously decided not to invest in gold:
2a. What are the specific reasons for avoid Gold?
2b. Do you have any alternative investment that serve the same purpose that Gold is "perceived" to provide? What are those?
2c. Do you worry about your choice and are you planning to revisit at some point in time?
Looking forward to learning from your insight.
Thanks!
Investing in Gold seems to be quite controversial, with two different schools of thought about the usefulness/credibility of Gold as a long-term asset in an investors portfolio. Some treat it as a wealth preservative over long run, hedge against hyper-inflation and paper-money devaluation, safe haven during global tension, etc. Some treat it as a loser asset with no return, one with questionable intrinsic value as a commodity, irrelevant in the age of modern money, etc.
The investors in this community generally fall into one of the three categories:
1. Those who researched on Gold and decided to make it a part of their long-term portfolio
2. Those who researched on Gold and took a conscious decision to exclude it from their portfolio
3. Those who haven't thought much about Gold investment
If you happen to belong to category 1 or 2 above, your perspective and investment decision around Gold will be very helpful for all, especially those in category 3. Can you please share your individual choice, specifically along the following questions:
Questions for those who invested in gold:
1a. What drove your decision?
1b. What % of your portfolio has Gold?
1c. Do you own physical Gold (bullion/bar), or Gold-backed ETF, or a proxy investment (e.g. gold mine stock)? Why you chose this specific investment type?
1d. Did you time your purchase or acquire over time?
1e. Do you have any worry about your choice? Are you going to hold onto it forever or waiting for something before trimming?
Questions for those who consciously decided not to invest in gold:
2a. What are the specific reasons for avoid Gold?
2b. Do you have any alternative investment that serve the same purpose that Gold is "perceived" to provide? What are those?
2c. Do you worry about your choice and are you planning to revisit at some point in time?
Looking forward to learning from your insight.
Thanks!