Not long ago, several large brokerages abandoned their commodities desks. Now everyone is talking about precious metals. But few people understand how to invest in gold. Fewer still understand what determines its price. Are coins better than bullion? Are gold stocks or gold funds better? We take you through the fundamentals of what makes this high-flying precious metal move and how to best invest in it. Take a look at Today's Gold Prices and the 2006 Gold Outlook. And, for a discussion of other precious metals that are raising eyebrows, see Precious Metal Investing.
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