On the other hand, for those investors that do not have an allocation to precious metals in their portfolios at present, this pullback, once complete, may present an attractive entry point for a longer term investment timeframe.

FORBES: What To Make Of The Dramatic Drop In Gold Prices

It would clearly be wrong for investors to scour the glossies for the hottest names and hand over their money they know best the risk they can live with and the asset allocation that goes with it.

ECONOMIST: Fund management