[Batrachian]

Gold is no more secure than any other investment group. People have made fortunes in it and also have lost their shirts in it, just like stocks or any other investment. The difference is that gold has a romantic halo to it that has existed for all of history and always will exist until they can synthesize it on an industrial scale.

As a hedge against inflation and possibly the end of the world, it's second to none, but as an appreciating investment, it's just one of many.

I think we're in a short term bubble and gold will see a correction, but given the state of the dollar, we will certainly see much higher levels later on.

[April Lexington]

that has existed for all of history and always will exist until they can synthesize it on an industrial scale.

Hmmm.... I'd kind of like to know how to do this. Alchemy 101?