Gold prices have rallied over the past week and are near record-high levels after a wave of profit-taking in late July.

The price of gold traded at $2,611.72 per troy ounce, as of 9 a.m. ET. That’s down 0.91% from yesterday’s gold price per ounce and up 26.39% since the beginning of the year.

The price of gold traded at $2,578.14 per troy ounce, as of 9 a.m. ET. That’s down 0.20% from yesterday’s gold price per ounce and up 24.77% since the beginning of the year.

After all, does it really make sense to buy gold with the price sitting above $3,300 per ounce? Find out more about your gold investing options today.

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