How Effective Is Gold As a Hedge? History Has an Empirical Answer Gold has been a safe haven for literally thousands of years.But how effective is it as a “hedge”?A hedge is an asset that tends to rise when others fall. For example, an investor holding common stocks might find it advantageous to hold some gold too, since it has historically been strong during the worst stock market crashes.But in the big picture, does it really pay to always have some gold in one’s portfolio? « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Dollar's Surge Triggers Market Interventions as Asian Currencies Tumble READ MORE What Is the London Fix Price? READ MORE How Productivity Gains Could Shape the Fed's Inflation Battle READ MORE De-Dollarization: A Gradual Shift from US Currency Control READ MORE Currency Heat Map Provides Insight into Forex Market Dynamics READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment