Gold worth its weight as stable investment option, experts say

Gold can increase in value during economic downturns and protect portfolios from significant losses.
Adding gold provides stability to investment portfolios in uncertain times, according to experts.
Gold tends to hold its value better than other assets during inflation and market turmoil.
Gold IRAs allow investors to add gold as an inflation hedge to their portfolios.
Investors should understand both the benefits and drawbacks of gold before buying in, analysts caution.