Ideas in this flowchart

• Gold could be a good investment when financial stress and asset losses are expected.
• Gold prices have generally risen during extended periods of financial stress.
• Investors and wealth managers buy gold during financial stress.
• Gold purchases help diversify portfolios and spread risk.
• The investment case applies if important assets are likely to lose value.
• Stock markets may lose value.
• World trade may decline in value.
• House prices may lose value.
• The value of retirement savings may decline.
• These losses may occur in the months or years ahead.