Liquidity matters when you're determining what assets to add to your portfolio — and that includes precious metals.

Still, the decision to invest in gold bars comes with considerations beyond the purchase price. While many investors focus on ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The price of gold today, as of 9:12 am ET, was $2,716.17 per ounce. That’s up 0.83% from yesterday’s gold price of $2,693.94.

Both 1-gram and 1-ounce gold bars can be a smart investment, but one may be the better option in today's market.