Gold prices notched another fresh record this week as more investors piled into the metal amid economic uncertainty and rising bets for a Federal Reserve rate cut.

So far this year, bullion has gained about 35% as of Friday's close. Spot gold is now near $3,600 an ounce.

"Without a doubt, gold has been trending higher, and it's getting a lot of attention from investors," said Blair duQuesnay, a chartered financial analyst and certified financial planner, who is also an investment advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management .

Investors regard gold as protective against "bad economic times," according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. As a safe-haven investment, gold tends to perform well in low-interest-rate environments and during periods of political and finan

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