11. Gold is seen as a refuge from bonds and other assets whose value is reduced by inflation. 12. Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflationary threats. 13. Gold is seen as a hedge against rising prices. 14. Gold often is seen as a safe haven from a decline in interest rates, which can erode the value of fixed-income securities. 15. Gold is often seen as a safe haven for investors. 16. Gold is often seen as a safe haven investment in times of international turmoil. 17. Gold is seen as a traditional hedge against rising interest rates. 18. Gold is seen by some investors as an attractive investment in times of accelerating inflation because higher prices can erode the value of fixed-income securities. 19. Gold is sometimes seen as a haven from inflation, which erodes the value of fixed-income and other securities. |