Why gold fell when war broke out (and what that tells you)
About this episode
The episode explores the reasons behind the decline in gold prices during the Iran conflict and discusses its role in investment portfolios.
Gold is often described as the ultimate safe haven, so why did it fall during the Iran conflict after surging earlier in the year? ABC Bullion's Jordan Eliseo joins Bryce and Alec to unpack one of investing's oldest asset classes, explaining what really drives the gold price, why investors misunderstand its role in a portfolio, and whether Bitcoin deserves to be called digital gold. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Jordan's Investment Journey 05:58 Inside the Gold Frenzy 09:00 Why Gold Fell 13:44 What Drives Gold Prices 16:41 Why Gold Still Matters 24:41 Long-Term Gold Demand 31:01 Gold in Your Portfolio 34:27 Bitcoin Versus Gold 39:51 Ways to Invest in Gold 42:23 Final Advice for Investors Thanks to ABC Bullion for sponsoring this episode and helping to keep our content free. Listeners can learn more about ABC Bullion and access the precious metals market 24/7 via www.abcbullion.com. ——— To check out LendUs head to https://www.lendus.com.au/equitymates Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group . ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts…
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