Author: Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U

The company has raised its dividend every year since it began paying one in 2013.

It’s easy to get caught up in bitcoin fever or speculate in biotech or other high-flying stocks. And you can make a lot of money that way. But there are significant risks to those investments. Instead of speculative trades, here’s a more realistic way to get rich…

They’re ideas that could make money over the long-term…

Since 1990, they’re up 1,924% versus 866% for the S&P. In addition, they’re safer: During down markets, they outperform the competition by 1% to 2% monthly.

In short, gold does belong in your portfolio. But gold shouldn’t BE your portfolio.