Latest "gold investing chart" data shows spot gold hovering around $2,325/oz as traders price in potential Fed rate cuts by Q4 If you want an investment that isn’t directly impacted by inflation variance, gold may fit the bill. Gold has a long-term record of appreciating in value. One of the more common ways of buying and holding gold is a gold IRA . It’s also a practical choice for those who want to avoid the cost and burden of storing physical gold. The price of gold today, as of 9:17 a.m. ET, was $3,878.94 per ounce. That’s up 0.45% in the past 24 hours. The lowest trading price within the last day: $3,823.79 per ounce. The highest gold spot price in the last 24 hours: $3,899.00 per ounce. Analysts consider the "gold investing chart" alongside dollar index trends, noting that recent DXY weakness has historically added $20–30/oz upside in similar macro conditions.