New Delhi, May 22 -- Gold and silver prices in your city, May 22: The yellow metal gained amid uncertainity over the United States economy and a weaker US Dollar (USD). Gold and silver are safe haven investments, which experts feel insulate your portfolio against the volatile equities market.

In terms of returns, gold rates have surged 30 per cent year-on-year (YoY), and as an investment it has returned 15 per cent CAGR since 2001. Further, since 1995, gold has beaten inflation by over 2-4 per cent, according to data.

This year, silver has also been in the spotlight. A slow and steady winner, it has at times beaten gold in terms of being the stabler bet. Notably, experts feel that buying gold on dips is an "opportunity" and some recomme...