In the midst of market mayhem, the most popular safe haven investors seek is gold. But gold's ups and downs this year, from a high of over $1,000 to a low of under $700, have left some investors looking for a less buffeted shelter from the storm. Alternatives range from funds focused on the currency of the most stable government in the world all the way to unmortgaged farmland. Switzerland, with its massive financial reserves, mountainous borders, and storied banking history, is often seen as the ultimate haven. Given the current market turmoil, investors should consider taking refuge in the Currency Shares Swiss Franc Trust exchange-traded fund and the iShares MSCI Switzerland Index Fund, says Carl Delfeld, president of investment adviser Chartwell Partners: "They're high-quality, lower-volatility investments relative to the U.S. market."
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