Forged in the final moments of exploding neutron stars, gold has the best origin story of any asset.

To some, gold’s scarcity and history make it the only real form of money. To others, it’s just a shiny rock.

It’s claimed to be an inflation hedge, a trusted store of value, and the asset to own when all else fails. But does gold have a role to play in our portfolios?

And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why did we abandon the gold standard?

Selected links

• Three Secret Ingredients of the Most Efficient Portfolios (Portfolio Charts)
• Golden Butterfly Portfolio vs Pinwheel Portfolio (PensionCraft – YouTube)

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