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Ask an Advisor: Should I Move Some of My $650k from Stocks to Precious Metals?

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Investing a portion of a portfolio in precious metals is a common practice.

If you keep the allocation modest - around 5% - I think it's okay to use precious metals for peace of mind.

Precious metals can increase diversification in your portfolio.

Inflation protection is another major reason investors hold precious metals, particularly gold.

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Brandon Renfro , CFP , is a SmartAsset financial planning columnist and answers reader questions.

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