Gold prices have surged amid concerns about a global trade war and the possibility of the US economy falling into recession, according to CNBC .

Gold has hit new record highs 22 times this year, up about 21%, while the S&P 500 has fallen about 11%.

Some analysts say gold prices are about to peak, while others predict further increases.

Jordan Roy-Byrne, founder of The Daily Gold, said that although gold prices are at an all-time high, they could accelerate in the next few years.

In a report published on April 14, Goldman Sachs analysts predicted that gold prices will rise to $3,700/ounce by the end of this year and reach $4,000/ounce by mid-2026.

Joni Teves, strategist at UBS, predicts gold prices will surpass $3,500/ounce by December 2025.

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Gold price chart over the past year. Source: CNBC

How to invest in gold?

Experts often recommend investing in gold through an exchange-traded fund, rather than buying gold bars or coins.

Sameer Samana, director of global equities and real assets at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, said an ETF backed by gold bullion makes sense. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU) are the two largest gold ETFs.

Financial advisors recommend a gold investment limit of 3%, or more, of an investor's overall portfolio.

Gold tends to do well when markets are worried about inflation or stagflation, especially in light of the Trump administration’s recent tariff policies, Samana said. However, gold rarely does well during recessions.

Buy physical gold

Buying physical gold, or bullion, is also a good option. When Costco started selling 1-ounce bars last year, sales skyrocketed. Wells Fargo analysts estimate the unit sells as much as $200 million worth of gold each month.

In the recent volatile stock market, investors are turning to tangible assets, according to Tim Schmidt, founder of Gold IRA Custodians. In theory, physical gold can help people exchange goods and services.

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Buying gold jewelry is also a gold investment channel. Photo: Thach Thao

Buy gold jewelry

According to Schmidt, the value of gold jewelry is tied to its precious metal content. Higher karat pieces, or 18K or more, contain more precious metals and tend to hold their value better.

“People have been investing in jewelry since ancient times,” Schmidt said. “There is something psychologically reassuring about holding some gold in your hand.”

A year ago, Tiffany CEO Anthony Ledru said high-quality jewelry could be considered recession-proof.

What do financial experts say about gold?

Winnie Sun, co-founder and managing director ofSun Group Wealth Partners, said many clients are holding more gold as a way to diversify and balance their portfolios. At this point, he advised clients to maintain higher cash levels and secure financing when needed.

Clients are concerned that tariffs will hamper economic growth, and there has been some recent movement into gold due to the concern, according to Lee Baker, an Atlanta-based CFP.

Baker thinks it's a good idea to combine gold with other commodities. He recommends adding gold ETFs to clients' portfolios.

As for physical gold, “if you feel comfortable buying an ounce of gold, do so,” he said. But it also comes with the added bonus of keeping the asset safe.

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