Should You Buy Gold or Gold Mining Stocks? Here's How to Decide

Investing in gold or gold mining stocks says a lot about your risk appetite. The Gold Miners ETF (GDX) - Get Report is up roughly 88 percent since the start of the year, while the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) - Get Report is up 24 percent. For those able to stomach more volatility, the gold mining stocks may be a better bet, although experts say these companies tend to have high levels of debt. Back in August, GDX dipped under its 5-day moving average. TheStreet's Scott Gamm speaks with Kitco News' editor-in-chief, Daniela Cambone in New York.