Gold prices have shot up 30+% this year and are showing no signs of stopping thanks to economic volatility. Here are 4 ways to get in on the trade.

Gold has hit new price highs recently, cruising over $2,400 as people look toward an asset that feels safe. When Costco started offering gold bars to its members, it ignited a frenzy.

Costco's gold bars may be hard to find, but you have lots of options when it comes to shopping for gold. Getty Images Warehouse giant Costco made headlines last year when it surprised the nation ...

Gold bars and silver coins continue to show strong sales for Costco. The company sells an estimated $200 million per month of the metals. Though the markup is low, these high-value items help the ...

One option without a limit is the smaller 5-gram gold bar on an 18-karat gold chain, priced at $1,149.99. Costco did not respond to a request for comment from USA TODAY.

The liquidity of physical gold may also be lower than that of gold-linked financial products, as selling bars or coins may involve more friction and potential transaction fees.

HSBC raised its 2025 average gold price forecast to $3,215 an ounce from $3,015 and its 2026 forecast to $3,125 from $2,915, citing elevated risks and government debt.