New money: Is gold being ousted by Bitcoin?

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With volatility returning to markets and inflation on the rise, can newer asset classes offer more protection for investor wealth?

When everything else is falling, it is widely believed gold is the place to put your money. Market volatility is higher than the recent past and inflation is on the rise, so it is not surprising that gold is appearing on investors' radars once again. At Coutts, however, we do not currently hold any gold in our portfolios and do not think it is time to turn to it just yet.  Rings and things One of the big problems with gold is the complex factors that influence its price. The gold supply is limited and relatively static. There are approximately 190,000 tonnes 'above ground' acc...

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