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S/F/198. Dissertation. Gold as an investment option for portfolio diversification

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11000
DATE:
2009
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119.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the reasons behind the retail investors' preference for investments in gold identifying the factors that influence the choice of a particular form of investment. The paper offers descriptive research using the methods of sampling and questionnaire. Literature is reviewed on the history of gold popularity, gold properties, the value of gold, etc. Suggestions are made about when to buy gold, why invest in gold, what factors influence gold prices, etc. The features of gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) and Fund of Funds (FOF) are considered. Conclusions are made about the importance of a long term view of investments and portfolio diversification.

 

KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, gold, investment, option, portfolio, diversification,

 
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