--- title: Gold Is Holding Steady as the Iran War Continues On — Here’s How Some Investors Are Getting Exposure description: During geopolitical crises like wars or major international conflicts, investors may look for assets that historically hold value during instability. Gold is often considered by… authors: - name: Mike Ayers role: Executive Editor url: https://money.com/author/mike-ayers/ bio: Mike Ayers is the executive editor of Money. Previously, he’s held editorial roles at the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone and MTV. education: BA, Sociology, Virginia Tech. 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[Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![10 KG Gold Ingots](https://img.money.com/2026/03/Explainer-Gold-Price-Iran-Conflict.jpg) During geopolitical crises like wars or major international conflicts, investors may look for assets that historically hold value during instability. Gold is often considered by some investors as one of those assets. Recent market reactions illustrate the trend: gold prices jumped after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran intensified tensions in the region, with investors moving toward the metal as a potential safe-haven asset. ## **Why Gold May Rise During Wartime** Historically, geopolitical shocks — including wars — can trigger “safe-haven buying,” where investors move money into assets that they perceive as potentially more stable. In the current conflict, analysts note that escalating [tensions have already pushed gold above $5,000 per ounce](https://money.com/gold-prices-today/), reflecting heightened demand for defensive assets. This means that gold prices might fluctuate in the short term, but in the long term, some investors can see it as something much more stable compared with other assets over time. ## **How Investors Gain Exposure to Gold** ### **Physical Gold** Some investors choose to own physical gold, typically in the form of coins or bars stored in secure vaults. Physical gold is often purchased through precious-metal dealers and stored in approved depositories. ### **Gold IRAs** Another option that’s grown in popularity over the last several years is a gold IRA, which allows investors to hold physical gold inside a retirement account. Some companies specialize in helping investors set up these accounts and purchase IRS-approved metals. Check out American Hartford Gold for their options on how to get started on a gold IRA. They will also send you a free investor kit — and you might also qualify for $25,000 in free silver. [Click here to get started](https://money.com/pr/u3ef79664b8e). ## **What Investors Should Consider Before Buying Gold** Some analysts suggest gold allocations ranging from [5–10% of a diversified portfolio as a hedge against economic uncertainty](https://money.com/how-to-buy-gold/). Consider your overall portfolio and what percentage of your money is in stocks, bonds, and other investment vehicles. And remember, geopolitical tensions often create turbulence in financial markets, and gold has historically been one of the assets investors consider during periods of uncertainty. For those interested in gaining exposure, understanding the different ways to invest — from retirement accounts to ETFs — may be a useful starting point. *Terms and conditions apply.* *The information provided in this email is for educational purposes only and is not intended as financial or investment advice.* ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://money.com/gold-is-holding-steady-as-the-iran-war-continues-on-heres-how-some-investors-are-getting-exposure/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://money.com" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Investing", "item": "https://money.com/section/investing/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Gold Is Holding Steady as the Iran War Continues On — Here’s How Some Investors Are Getting Exposure" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://money.com/#website", "url": "https://money.com", "name": "Money", "publisher": { "@id": "https://money.com/#organization" } }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://money.com/gold-is-holding-steady-as-the-iran-war-continues-on-heres-how-some-investors-are-getting-exposure/#webpage", "url": "https://money.com/gold-is-holding-steady-as-the-iran-war-continues-on-heres-how-some-investors-are-getting-exposure/", "name": "Gold Is Holding Steady as the Iran War Continues On — Here’s How Some Investors Are Getting Exposure", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://money.com/#website" }, "datePublished": "2026-03-18T19:19:36.000Z", "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://money.com/gold-is-holding-steady-as-the-iran-war-continues-on-heres-how-some-investors-are-getting-exposure/" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://money.com/gold-is-holding-steady-as-the-iran-war-continues-on-heres-how-some-investors-are-getting-exposure/#breadcrumb" }, "dateModified": "2026-03-30T17:00:54.000Z" }, { "@type": "Article", "headline": "Gold Is Holding Steady as the Iran War Continues On — Here’s How Some Investors Are Getting Exposure", "articleSection": "Investing", "image": [ { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://img.money.com/2026/03/Explainer-Gold-Price-Iran-Conflict.jpg", "width": 3440, "height": 2306, "caption": "Explainer-Gold-Price-Iran-Conflict" } ], "author": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Mike Ayers", "url": "https://money.com/author/mike-ayers/", "@id": "https://money.com/author/mike-ayers/#author", "description": "Mike Ayers is the executive editor of Money. 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