Gold finger.

The article assesses the performance of gold as an investment. The surging bullion price has re-established gold's credentials as a legitimate investment option. An increasing number of financial advisers are including a small allocation to gold in their model portfolios. The big challenge for investors is to make a realistic assessment of whether the upward trend is likely to be re-established and, for those who decide to take an exposure to gold, to work out the most appropriate way to invest in the yellow metal.