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How does gold perform during stock market crashes?

Gold has long been viewed as the “safe-haven asset” – one that can protect investors against the ravages of stock market crashes.

But does gold’s safe-haven reputation still hold up? Can gold actually protect your portfolio from a tumbling stock market? We turned to the data for an answer.

The above analysis shows the 10 biggest declines in the S&P 500 since 1970 and compares them with gold price movements during the same time. We used nominal data from Macrotrends and the World Gold Council.

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There is an ominous signal within the precious metals complex which warns that gold may form a significant multi-year top within the next 12 – 18 months. This does not mean one should abandon the sector altogether, as holding some gold is always prudent as an emergency hedge or portfolio insurance. However, the topping signal does suggest that investors should consider ways to mitigate downside risk going forward, as a decline of hundreds of dollars per ounce or more should be in store for mid-decade and beyond.

In the following article, we will discuss the negative signal now appearing and highlight ways to mitigate downside risk as an investor.

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