As Good as Gold: Investing in Gold Amid Market Uncertainty

Ottawa Business Journal
May 27, 2025.

Should gold be part of your portfolio?

Gold has hit record highs this year, attracting renewed interest from investors. In her latest article, Joelle Hall, Portfolio Manager at Richardson Wealth, explores three reasons investors consider gold: as a hedge, a safe-haven, or a direct investment.

As Joelle explains, “Gold has historically tracked in opposition to the stock market of economic swings and therefore has provided a safe harbour when there is uncertainty in the markets.”

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