Top 10 investment trends to watch in 2011

6. Higher gold prices

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In this 2008 file photo, gold coins and bars are shown at California Numismatic Investments in Inglewood, Calif. Gold prices could reach $1,500 an ounce in 2011, some investment advisers say.

If the US dollar is under pressure and the price of oil rises, this might be beneficial for the price of gold and other commodities. Gold will also benefit if inflation begins to tick up in the global economy. The price of gold is ending 2010 in the range of $1,375 per troy ounce. Mr. Dickson expects to see the precious metal “drift higher,” hitting $1,500 in 2011.

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