Investing in precious metals has become an extremely popular choice for equity investors looking to hedge their portfolios. Generally, this commodity class has gained the reputation as a “safe haven” holding during volatile market periods, but recently precious metals have flipped sides and saw a period of relatively high correlation to equities [see also 2013 Commodity Trades You Wish You Made ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: 2013 Commodity Trades You Wish You Made Contango Report: Commodities Facing Uphill Curves Commodity Alert: Obama And Bernanke Sing The Budget Blues Exploring More Gold/Silver Manipulation Theories Why Jim Rogers Is Hoarding Gold And Silver