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803 investing in gold (investing principles 8/11)

Season 8
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Gold has delivered strong returns and big headlines but is it really worth holding and is bitcoin really digital gold? Vince unpacks:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ why gold is everywhere right now

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ mixed opinions on holding gold

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what gold actually does in a portfolio

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ why gold works differently for Aussie investors

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป gold vs bonds in market downturns

๐Ÿ‘‰ how gold performed in real crashes

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ is bitcoin really digital gold?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ how to invest in gold

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ ETFs and ETPs you can buy that track physical gold


Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/


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Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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