Quote from failed_trad3r:
Gold just retains value.. its better to put money in the stock market where it actually can make money. Have you noticed gold moved from 900 or so to 1050, but the S&P moved from 700 to 1100. The S&P is way more volatile, and that's better for traders.
It's like diversifying too much. You don't make money, you don't lose money, you just keep the money.
If you knew how to trade gold & bullions, you would change your opinion. When it comes to risk/reward, much better opportunities in bullion.