This attachment to gold is certainly fascinating from a psychological point of view, but following an obsession is not the best investment philosophy.
Related stocks and Exchange Traded Funds: Newmont Mining (NEM), Barrick Gold (ABX), Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX), SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD), Freeport McMoran (FCX)
Jim Rogers is a bestselling author, financial commentator and successful international investor. Rogers was a co-founder of the Quantum Fund (considered to be the first truly international fund of its kind) and is the creator of the Rogers International Commodities Index (RICI).