For centuries, gold's finite supply and hefty demand have made it a valuable investment asset — and, these days, it's one of the most traded assets on the planet. And, this precious metal offers ...

The spot price is just the starting point when buying gold. Numerous other factors can have an impact on the cost.

Gold has had quite the run-up in recent years, even hitting record-high prices several times, as recently as this September. It's no surprise, either. With global instability rampant, inflation on the ...