Gold has a historic relevance as being a price appreciator in times of volatility, geopolitical risk and economic uncertainty.
Current day presents a plethora of risks both economic and political; from emerging market credit risk through to south china sea politics.
Oil, like Gold has benefitted from a fall in the USD which has lead to some price recovery, however this does not change the fundamental facts that there is still chronic oversupply.
Long Gold for economic risk hedge, Short Oil for for USD revaluation protection and further oversupply issues.