Education · Jul 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Why gold still belongs in every portfolio

Gold is the oldest form of money still in use. Unlike paper currencies, it cannot be printed, inflated away, or defaulted on. That scarcity is exactly why it has protected wealth across five millennia.

A hedge you can hold

When currencies weaken, gold tends to hold — and often gains. For savers in the MENA region, where inflation and currency volatility are real concerns, that stability is more than theoretical.

  • Not tied to any single government or bank
  • Historically uncorrelated with equities
  • Globally liquid — recognised everywhere
The goal is not to get rich quick. It is to not get poor slowly.

With MintNow, you no longer need thousands of dollars or a vault to start. You can own real, insured gold from $1 — and turn everyday spending into a growing balance of the real thing.

Written by MintNow Team
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