The 1 Reason You Should Consider Gold Stocks Today

With fear and uncertainty lurking in the headlines nearly every day, it's no wonder more investors are turning to gold -- even though gold has underperformed the market over the past 20 years. In that period, the S&P 500 has soared more than 280%, while gold has climbed only 165%. It's underperforming but still rising.

However, looking to the yellow metal doesn't just equate to buying some bullion or investing in a gold miner. Because royalty and streaming companies -- including Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD) and Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV) -- offer a gold-investment opportunity that's insulated from the volatility in the price of gold to some degree, there's good reason to consider them for your portfolio.

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