Opinion by
Mary Holm is a columnist for the New Zealand Herald.
The gold price has risen sharply, so is it a good investment compared to shares? Photo / 123rf
Wet blanket time
Q: I started investing in gold when I was 9, with one gold coin gifted by my aunt. During my working life, I remembered her advice to always ensure that part of my portfolio was in precious metals.
I bought one-ounce gold PAMP Fortuna Swiss ingots whenever