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Gold is a precious metal that has been used as a medium of exchange and a store of value for thousands of years. Traders can buy and sell gold as a financial instrument on a number of different markets, including commodity exchanges and forex markets.
Traders can speculate on the price of gold in a number of different ways, including buying and selling physical gold, in the form of gold coins or bullion. They can buy gold ETFs to gain exposure to gold without actually owning physical gold. They can also take out futures contracts on the gold price, or take out options to gain the right but not the obligation to buy or sell gold at a specified price.
Many people consider gold a safe-haven asset, which means its value tends to remain or appreciate during market volatility or times of economic uncertainty. It is therefore seen as a hedge against inflation as well as a way to diversify a portfolio.
Gold trading involves risk, so traders should consider their risk tolerance before trading in gold.
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