Op-Ed: Volatility in markets has not changed positive outlook for gold

• •Hey everyone, Just read this article over on Mining.com: "Op-Ed: Volatility in markets has not changed positive outlook for gold" .
• •It's a pretty interesting take, especially with all the market chop we've been seeing lately.
• •The author makes a good point about gold not always moving in a straight line, even when things are crazy.

Hey everyone,

Just read this article over on Mining.com: "Op-Ed: Volatility in markets has not changed positive outlook for gold". It's a pretty interesting take, especially with all the market chop we've been seeing lately. The author makes a good point about gold not always moving in a straight line, even when things are crazy. I mean, I've definitely seen that firsthand in my own portfolio over the years. You expect it to be this ultimate safe haven, and while it often is, there are always those unexpected dips. For my retirement planning, I’ve always held a small percentage in gold as a hedge, maybe 5-7%, and it's generally served me well during major downturns, even if it has some wobbles.

My initial thought echoes the article's sentiment that gold still has a positive long-term outlook. With inflation still a concern and geopolitical tensions always simmering, having an uncorrelated asset just makes sense. I’m thinking about adding a little more on these dips, maybe through an ETF like GLD or some physical. What I'm really curious about is how you all are looking at gold right now. Are you leaning into it more, or do you think other assets are providing better inflation protection or portfolio stabilization? Any particular miners or gold-related investments you're bullish on?

Always good to hear diverse perspectives!