Acuity 39: All that glistens...

Despite its shiny lustre, it's hard to make a case for including gold in an evidence-based investment portfolio. It's traditionally seen as a good buy in times of economic uncertainty, but does the evidence stack up in its favour? 

This volume of Acuity explores the truth behind the three main claims of 'gold bugs': that gold provides downside protection, helps maintain purchasing power and provides an 'Armageddon safe haven'.