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"The price of gold has beaten U.S. stocks, bitcoin and even shares of AI wonder-stock Nvidia this year. There’s no saying how far that epic run will go, but there are almost certainly better places to park your savings in the long run. History and common sense tell us so."
"But there’s probably a better way to shield your wealth: stodgy stocks that are resilient to inflation. A company that owns oil reserves, land or factories whose debt would be debased by inflation could hold its value. Unlike gold, it also can pay you dividends while you wait for doomsday. Companies with intangible assets like patents or brands might do fine, too."
