Show Notes
Gold has delivered strong returns and big headlines but is it really worth holding and is bitcoin really digital gold? Vince unpacks:
👉🏼 why gold is everywhere right now 👉🏽 mixed opinions on holding gold 👉🏾 what gold actually does in a portfolio 👉🏿 why gold works differently for Aussie investors 👉🏻 gold vs bonds in market downturns 👉 how gold performed in real crashes 👉🏼 is bitcoin really digital gold? 👉🏽 how to invest in gold 👉🏿 ETFs and ETPs you can buy that track physical gold
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