A year ago, gold was trading at about $2,325 an ounce, and it is now up more than 40%. Five years ago, gold was trading at about $1,600 an ounce. And a decade ago, it was only about $1,185 an ounce.

Aug. 24, 2011— -- Many investors are caught up in a gold rush. Signs of it are everywhere. You can't turn on your TV these days without seeing ads selling gold coins or seeking to buy gold ...