Gold has always been the treasure, both figuratively and literally, when it comes to investment. However, when the economy feels uncertain, it gets even more appealing to put your money into something that seems to withstand the test of time, like precious metals and gold futures. When demand is high, its price is high, too,
Ruslan Lytvyn / iStock.com Gold has often been seen as a relatively boring hedge for inflation, but in recent years it’s been an absolute stellar performer. While gold didn’t move significantly higher when inflation peaked in mid-2022, it took off beginning in October 2023, jumping 83% over the subsequent 18 months. There were many reasons
Gold, silver prices in your city, May 28: The commodity markets has seen prices slip amid a more steady international trade scenario, but despite the dips, experts note that gold and silver are safe haven investment options that can insulate your portfolios against the uncertain market forces. According to Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research
Investors have many ways to gain exposure to gold, from directly purchasing gold bullion to more indirect methods like owning shares of public mining companies. While some funds invest directly in the physical metal, others manage a portfolio of gold-related stocks. To get in on the action, the most efficient approach for retail investors is
Unlike paper assets or digital currencies, physical gold is tangible, offering a sense of security that is hard to replicate — an allure that is attracting many retail investors. Peter Walden, managing director of BullionByPost, the UK’s largest online bullion dealer, told Yahoo Finance UK: “Since January, following president Trump’s inauguration — and with activity
For Indians, gold is not just an investment but an emotion. For centuries, Indian households have seen gold as a synonym for wealth and prosperity. Traditionally, people used to buy it in the form of jewellery and coins, but with time, new investment options came. Now, options like gold ETFs (exchange-traded funds), sovereign gold bonds
The precious metals market is poised for extraordinary growth in 2025, making it a pivotal year for investors. The perfect storm of rising inflation, geopolitical instability, and increased industrial reliance on precious metals like gold and silver offers a unique opportunity. The projected Golden Year for Precious Metals for 2025 underscores the importance of working
Tangibles or alternative investments include property, gold bullion, art, antiques, wine and other collectibles like watches, cars or jewellery. Photo: Getty (Levon Avagyan / 500px via Getty Images) There is a lot of hype around NFTs at the moment but what if you want to invest in something tangible? We explore some of the alternative
Gold trading on the Royal Mint’s website shot up by 336 per cent on Monday compared to the average throughout the year. Amid the market turmoil at the start of this week, retail investors flocked to the safe haven asset of gold as they wrongly feared stocks would continue to sink. Bullion trading on the
Profit-taking in July has reversed into gold buying in August, as investors seek to protect portfolios against the sudden crash in global stock markets amid US recession fears. Investors reaped the rewards of record gold prices in July, with sales outweighing gold buying by 152kg worth over £9m, according to online marketplace BullionVault. Its