Investing by theme: Hedging with gold
Economic turbulence and market declines can be deeply unsettling, leading some investors to look for an asset class with a history of providing a hedge against inflation. The funds below invest in gold bullion, futures, and other vehicles intended to track the value of physical gold.

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