Gold's spot price was $4,161.54 per ounce at 9:00 a.m. ET, slightly below Friday's $4,165.55 at the same time. The article describes gold as a safe-haven asset and store of value that can hedge against inflation, though it pays no dividends. Investors can buy bullion or coins from dealers such as APMEX and JM Bullion, or open a gold IRA, which carries setup, management and storage fees. It notes that physical gold must be stored by the buyer and cannot be converted into cash immediately.
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