There are lots of gold investments to choose from, but some could make more sense than others right now. JianGuifang/Jerry Jian/Getty Images
The price of gold broke through $3,400 per ounce for the first time in April and has stayed resilient near those record levels ever since. The precious metal's staying power reflects investor demand for stability amid mixed economic signals, lingering inflation concerns and ongoing questions about the Federal Reserve's policy direction .
With September bringing fresh uncertainty about interest rate cuts and global growth prospects, investors want to know: What gold investment options make the most sense right now, and how should they decide where to put their money? We asked industry professionals to weigh in. Here's what they reco