Gold is back in the headlines after it smashed through the US$1,000 barrier last month. This is a staggering rise from its low point of US$255 an ounce back in 2001 and one of the few bright spots in a difficult year for investors. But gold is a unique investment - you can wear it, you can store bars of it in a bank vault for a rainy day or you can buy and sell gold shares at a moments notice. Gold also performs a unique role in your investment portfolio as a safe haven when markets are going haywire. In our November snapshot we look at both the historic role of gold and also how most diversified portfolios have some exposure to this precious metal. Please don't hesitate to call us for a chat about this topic (or any other), but in the meantime enjoy your reading. If you require any further information or wish to speak with an adviser please feel free to contact our office. Click here to view the newsletter...