Definition
Gold, iridium, osmium, palladium, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, silver, and their alloys, in forms such as bars, foils, leaves, powder, sheets, solutions, and wire. As investment instruments, precious metals (as physical metals or as futures or options contracts) are considered a protection (hedge) against inflation.
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