The Oracle of Omaha's decades-old playbook on precious metals still matters for your portfolio.

Both metals have already hit new all-time highs this year.

The case for gold and gold miners is compelling for two reasons. Firstly, gold can serve as a strategic hedge against inflation. Secondly, some major miners extract silver, copper, and other essential metals for industrial applications,

It’s important to understand both the benefits and the risks before investing.

Total gold demand in India dropped by 11% in volume to 710.9 tonnes in 2025 from 802.8 tonnes in the previous year. However, gold demand value went up by 30% in 2025 to a record sales of Rs. 751,490 crores from Rs.575,930 crores in 2024, says World Gold Council, which tracks gold sales globally at wholesale levels.

Once you’ve chosen your gold IRA company, you’ll likely need to choose a custodian for your gold. You are not allowed to store the gold at home, but must choose an IRS-approved depository. The company will likely suggest a custodian that it already works with.

Gold has done well for three clear reasons: geopolitical tensions, inflation, and mounting U.S. debt. Whether it's been ongoing wars across the world or President Donald Trump's tariffs, investors tend to move into gold when there is geopolitical tension or events that could shake up the world order.

Tech investor Cathie Wood isn't worried about an AI bubble, instead singling out gold as the real ongoing asset bubble.

People around the world have lined up to either sell pieces of the precious metal they already own or buy into the frenzy

Returns across real estate, gold and silver depend on timing, market conditions and asset selection. Here are key factors investors should keep in mind