GOLD: The ancient relic shines

In the Australian stock market, the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index is comprised nearly one-third of resources and energy stocks. This corner of the market offers a means for investors to gain exposure to a range of different commodities, macro themes and potentially interesting individual investment opportunities.

But it is gold where the attention of many investors is ultimately drawn. Here, multiple players vie for potential selection, each offering differing fundamentals and potential.