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Society's lust for gold has shaped history, through wars, discovering and scientific inquiries. But why do investors continue to hold onto such an idle asset when they could put their cash into more modern, productive investments? FT's Izabella Kaminska finds out.
Produced and edited by Nalini Sivathasan. Filmed by Charlie Bibby. Graphics by Russell Birkett. Colour grading by Nicola Stansfield. Additional thanks to Goldgenie, Asiana and Baird & Co.
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