Why gold fell when war broke out (and what that tells you)

Gold is often described as the ultimate safe haven, so why did it fall during the Iran conflict after surging earlier in the year? ABC Bullion's Jordan Eliseo joins Bryce and Alec to unpack one of investing's oldest asset classes, explaining what really drives the gold price, why investors misunderstand its role in a portfolio, and whether Bitcoin deserves to be called digital gold.

In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
02:29 Jordan's Investment Journey
05:58 Inside the Gold Frenzy
09:00 Why Gold Fell
13:44 What Drives Gold Prices
16:41 Why Gold Still Matters
24:41 Long-Term Gold Demand
31:01 Gold in Your Portfolio
34:27 Bitcoin Versus Gold
39:51 Ways to Invest in Gold
42:23 Final Advice for Investors

Thanks to ABC Bullion for sponsoring this episode and helping to keep our content free. Listeners can learn more about ABC Bullion and access the precious metals market 24/7 via www.abcbullion.com.

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