Gold Just Crossed $4,200 per Ounce. Here's How Much You Should Buy, According to Hedge Fund Legend Ray Dalio.

Gold has been considered a store of value for thousands of years. Today, it also has some industrial applications in semiconductors and devices because of its high electrical conductivity, and it remains a staple in the jewelry industry.Gold has rocketed to a whopping 58% return so far in 2025, as investors race to hedge against elevated inflation and soaring government debt. It's outperforming every major stock market index on the year, and it's even beating powerhouse artificial intelligence (AI) stocks like Nvidia. The shiny yellow metal just hit a new record high of $4,200 per ounce, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.Ray Dalio is the billionaire founder and former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, a top hedge fund known for consistently delivering returns in all market environments. When speaking at the Greenwich Economic Forum earlier this month, he said investors should park an unusually high portion of their portfolios in gold right now. Is it time to heed his advice?Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool