This Investment Outperformed the Magnificent 7 Last Year -- You Won't Believe What it Is

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You might not realize it, but gold is up 78% in a Year. That's right -- the precious metal that is often thought of as a boring hedge against inflation. In this video, Fool.com analyst Tyler Crowe joins me to discuss gold's remarkable run and some outside-the-box ways to capitalize on it in your portfolio.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 22, 2026. The video was published on Jan 23, 2026.

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