In this edition of The Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Motley Fool One analyst Jason Moser takes a question from a Fool reader who asks: "Should I invest in gold?" Jason discusses why gold differs from other investments that are cash-generating assets, such as stocks, and tells investors why gold isn't something he's interested in holding in his portfolio.
Some people turn to gold as a hedge in times of inflation. But is it really the best investment for your portfolio?
About the Author
Jason Moser is a Senior Investment Analyst and Lead Advisor at The Motley Fool and has been with the company since 2010. Jason covers payments, fintech, cloud communications, cloud computing, and tech stocks. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Wofford College.