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Will gold keep climbing in 2026? What older investors should do — and avoid
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There are a few things older investors should do (and avoid) if they're planning to keep gold in their portfolios this year.
What older investors should do — and avoidPredicting where the price of gold heads next is notoriously difficult.
What older investors should do in 2026Treat gold as a portfolio stabilizer, not a growth engine.
For most older investors, gold works best as a complement to stocks, bonds and cash, not as a replacement.
These tools are rarely appropriate for older investors who are more likely to prioritize capital preservation and predictable outcomes.