Measure the gold exposure you already have or are considering. This tool does not infer a recommended percentage from your age or economic outlook.
Content reviewed: October 2, 2026. Rates and amounts have no preset investment recommendation.
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Use the same valuation date for your gold holding and total portfolio. Record what you included. Keep mining shares separate from physical bullion; company shares have business risks as well as possible exposure to gold prices.
What the result tells you
Exposure = gold holding ÷ defined portfolio × 100. The loss scenario reduces only the gold holding while all other holdings remain unchanged. In reality, other investments can fall at the same time. It excludes fees and taxes.
The SEC guide to asset allocation discusses time horizon and risk tolerance. It does not establish a universal gold percentage. A measured exposure is not a suitability recommendation.
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