After all, the prospect of buying at historic highs is counterintuitive to the golden rule of investing: Buy low and sell high. So should you invest in gold now, despite its premium price?

Why this type may be good if you're worried about the economy: Buying gold ETFs or mutual funds is a more liquid way to ...

Instead, it presents a buying opportunity — but where should investors go to buy gold? Costco and some other big retailers now sell gold bars, silver coins or other precious metals. The big ...