5 Reasons to Still Like Gold By Dave Kansas, Smart Money

Here are some excellent points for why gold belongs in your diversified portfolio. As an aside, the author’s second point should say that President Obama complains about China’s low currency, not high currency.

“Precious metals have become hugely popular with investors over the last couple of years and nothing attracts passion like gold. Whether it’s Glenn Beck talking up the importance of owning the metal on his Fox show or the cash-for-gold shops popping up at retail centers like the Mall of America — gold seems to be everywhere.”