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Q: Good day! I'm wondering if there is still a case to be made for investing in gold, silver and other metals? If there is, how would you recommend investing? An ETF or individual stocks? Is there an ETF that covers all these metals?

Considering the geopolitical situation, how risky is the USD and investing in US assets? What percentage of YOUR portfolio would you assign to US assets looking to the next 5-10 years?

Please deduct credits as needed and thank you in advance.

Asked by K on January 28, 2026

5i Research Answer:

We are about 13% gold right now; as the US dollar drops, gold should continue to do well. But...

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