[INFOGRAPHIC]: Five Reasons to Own Gold

It’s difficult to think of a more iconic metal than gold. A symbol across countless cultures, gold has remained economically and culturally important for centuries. Though today’s modern gold market is a far cry from the gold rush of the mid-19th century, gold is still a hot commodity that people clamor to own.

In this infographic from Goldcorp and Visual Capitalist, we see five reasons why you should definitely own gold. If you already do, these are five great reasons to be excited about your investment. If you don’t, here are five solid reasons why you should really consider investing in gold.

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