The price of gold is down 19% since January. Here are 3 advantages of investing now.

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money The price of gold is down 19% since January. Here are 3 advantages of investing now. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. Read Full Bio Matt Richardson May 26, 2026 / 1:52 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The price of gold has dropped considerably from its January 2026 record high. Korrawin/Getty Images The price of gold has been consistently rising for so long that even savvy investors may have missed something in recent months – a considerable decline in the precious metal's price.In fact, the price of gold per ounce is down close to 20% from its January peak. Now priced at $4,510.96 per ounce, according to Priority Gold, the precious metal is worth around $1,000 less than it was earlier in 2026, when it was selling at $5,589.38 for the same amount. And while multiple factors have contributed to that decline, the reality is that this opportunity to get invested at a more affordable price may not last very long. So it's important that investors who have yet to get started with the metal, as well as those who want to boost their holdings, take advantage while they still can.To better understand the value of investing in gold now, it helps to know the advantages of doing so in today's particular market. And while a new and improved price is one of the major ones, it's not the only one to consider now. Get invested in gold before the price rises again here.3 gold investing advantages to know nowUnsure if a gold investment makes sense for you now? Here are three...