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What are shares in gold?
Gold stocks are shares in gold which an individual owns in a gold company, either a mining corporation, gold Mutual Funds or Exchange Traded Funds. It basically means that you own a certain part of the company and you are entitled to any profit that comes out of your investment in the gold stocks.
Is it better to buy gold or gold stocks?
Relying on stocks as the only investment is an issue during an economic downturn. Gold performs better when the stock market is down which has been the case in past recessions. While gold is a safe haven during an economic crisis, it also can be a safety net during a recession.