Current expansionary monetary policy of central bankers is going drive inflation upwards as well as the price of gold.

On Thursday, March 24th, gold hit another record high of $1448.60 an ounce as it attempted to breach the $1450 an ounce level for the first time in the history of the yellow metal.

As I have mentioned countless times, we live in rather turbulent times, and thus it is prudent to take the right precautions to protect your assets correctly.

In such turbulent times, gold should be included in every investment portfolio.

With a falling US dollar, escalating tension in the Mideast, and higher crude oil prices, gold can only go one way.

With tensions rising in the Middle East individuals turn to gold as a safe haven asset.

Through centuries of turmoil, gold has always been a reliable store of value.

As we live in very uncertain times at the moment it is prudent to adjust to the prevailing circumstances in order to make the appropriate investment choices. And, as an investor, it is important to make the correct choices in order to maximize returns.

Despite recent volatility, strong physical demand for gold will underpin prices.

Gold provides a perfect way to protect your wealth and diversify your investment portfolio

During the last decade, gold has emerged, once again, as a global currency and as an alternative to paper assets and paper currencies. While bond dealers and stock brokers continue to persuade clients to invest in equities and financials, the benefits of owning gold are totally ignored.

Silver had a truly spectacular year, in 2010. The price increased from $15 an ounce to just over $31 an ounce, an increase of a whopping 106% in US dollars. And, no matter what currency you look at the price of silver increased anywhere from 60% to as much as 266% (Venezuela Bolivas).