With the current economy, the fears about the Brexit, Italy, the Sino-American problems and the general pessimism among investors; It looks like Gold is coming back the past months. At the same time, countries like the EU, Japan & China are reducing their investments in the economy,
(it should also reduce demand for the USD?)
Even the Central banks are buying more Gold (+13% from the previous year). Economists predict a dark year for 2019 and it seems a lot of large funds are now buying Gold massively. Especially from Asia and Soviets.
Gold does get its limelight only when government bonds and corporate stock for finding its downfall. Yes, gold is still a are very good alternate investment opportunity for institutional investors worldwide. Other than this, gold is always getting a place in everyone's portfolio just for the reason of diversification.