Is Gold a Perfect Hedge?

Every few years we hear about how gold is the place to be in a volatile market. It can help during times of global conflict. It can be a safe haven when countries print too much money. It can pay dividends to share holders. It can build exciting new products. OK, obviously these statements aren't true. Gold is a precious metal. If the price is high, there will be a push to mine more. While it can increase in value at different points in time, it can be very tricky to determine what the factors are that provide a favorable environment for gold. For a quick read on some gold perspective, look at the attached article from DFA.

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