Description:  Precious metal lures susceptible buyers into a Midas crush

Source: Marketwatch.com
 
Date: 11/12/2010

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-gold-is-a-bad-investment-2010-11-12

Questions for discussion:

• How do you explain the run up in gold prices?
• Do you agree with the assessment of risk presented in the report?
• Would you invest in gold today?
• Would you invest in gold mining companies?
• What are the some possible scenarios over the next six month that would dramatically affect the price of gold?