Gold's meteoric rise might suggest that the window is closing, but don't write off this investment option just yet. kuppa_rock/Getty Images

As global uncertainty continues to mount, investors have been piling into gold, which many consider the ultimate safe-haven asset . That, in turn, led the price of gold to surge past $3,600 per ounce on Monday morning — a new record high and a stunning increase of over $1,000 per ounce compared to just one year ago.

That's hardly the first time we've seen the price of gold climb in 2025 , though. Despite some temporary lulls and price dips, the precious metal has been a star performer for much of this year, climbing by around 38% since January 1, when the price was sitting at about $2,624 per ounce.

Still, many potential investors are

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