Many of the investors who bought gold early may now be able to sell their assets for a hefty profit. Sankai/Getty Images

The price of gold has surged at numerous points in recent years, breaking record after record amid a shifting economic landscape. And, with the price now sitting at $3,800 per ounce (as of September 29, 2025), gold has hit another all-time high. One reason for the price uptick is that gold investing has grown in popularity recently, as investors can use the precious metal to protect their wealth from losses due to economic uncertainty, rising geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation , which erode the value of the dollar.

When things start to feel shaky, many turn to gold investments as a way to hedge against inflation while diversifying their po

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