Gold has done very well over the past decade, but its price has plunged lately. In the latest installment of our "Ask a Fool" series, Fool contributor Dan Caplinger takes a question from a reader who wants an answer to a simple question: Is now the time to buy gold?
A Motley Fool reader asks about whether gold's recent plunge makes now a smart time to buy.
About the Author
Dan Caplinger is a contributing premium stock analyst and financial planning expert at The Motley Fool. In addition to The Motley Fool, Dan has experience as a tax and estate planning attorney, trust officer, financial planner, and wealth advisory supervisor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Chicago and a law degree with high honors from the University of Texas School of Law.