The price of gold has surpassed yet another price record. Here's why you shouldn't wait any longer to get invested.

Gold is on a tear, rising repeatedly to never-before-seen price levels this year as stocks also hit fresh highs. That’s leaving investors looking for the best way to gain exposure to the precious metal.

Gold prices hit record highs on Thursday as uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential elections and the war in the Middle East prompted investors to seek out the safe-haven asset, while easing monetary policy environment kept prices elevated.