Gold has not only supporters, but also opponents who claim that precious metals do not bring any benefit to investors. One of these opponents is Warren Buffett, who prefers to invest in stocks of companies. But gold still plays an important role in the investment portfolio.

First of all, a yellow precious metal can protect savings from inflation and deflation. It is very important to have up to 10% of gold in the investment portfolio, especially if it mainly consists of company shares. As the history of past centuries shows, gold is the best way to protect wealth in times of crisis. Gold coins and bullion are always liquid, they are not at risk of depreciation. What other asset can boast such priceless quality?