Gold is a self-directed portfolio and should not be considered to be a recommendation. Investing in commodities, such as gold, is speculative and can be volatile, and may only be suitable for investors who are able to bear the risk of potential loss and experience sharp drawdowns.  

Although exposure to gold can help further diversify your investment portfolios for the long-term, commodities carry significant risks. Generally, you may want to consider limiting your commodities allocation to no more than 10% of your investments.

Beanstox does not provide access to invest directly in gold. Gold exposure is provided through the iShares Gold Trust. This is considered a high-risk investment given the speculative and volatile nature of commodities. Investing involves risk including the loss of principal.