A new way to invest in gold is gaining traction with savvy Kiwis. Tony Coleman has long warned that global financial markets are built on shaky ground. Recently, many more people are listening. Coleman is the founder and managing director of New Zealand Gold Merchants and has been preaching the gospel of gold as a
With banks reducing interest rates on savings accounts, investors should consider liquid funds for better returns with low risk. These funds invest in short-term debt and money market instruments, offering relatively stable returns along with high liquidity. Liquid funds invest in instruments with maturities of up to 91 days, allowing them to quickly adjust to
Gold prices have historically surged during market upheavals in the last half-century. The precious metal remains a top pick for investors as they navigate an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop fueled by high US tariffs, an escalating trade war with China, and dynamic changes within the federal government. Gold prices soared to a record high of £2,460
That, together with the fear of a stock-market crash, has prompted a lot of Canadians who never considered owning the precious metal before to wonder whether this age-old asset should be part of their portfolios. After all, Canada’s largest robo-advisor, Wealthsimple, allocates 2.5% of its clients’ accounts to gold—and 10% in its halal portfolios. Should
It’s a tough market, one where 25% auto tariffs are just the latest challenge for the bulls. But metals and miners are a “silver” lining for investors. Read about why stocks are weak, but metals are strong – and what to DO about it as an investor. Peter Krauth Stock Investor I’m back behind my
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Gold has been on a relentless upward trajectory, and it is believed the highly anticipated Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams mark may not be too far off. With central banks continuing to accumulate gold, geopolitical risks persisting, and inflation concerns lingering, the gold rally shows no signs of stopping. Anuj Gupta, Head of Commodities
Gold ingots and coins getty Gold is for War. That is why governments stack it. It’s not because they are going back to bimetallism – it’s because gold is for bullets, tanks and ships when the chips are down. It is the international currency of war. So, it is not a happy moment to watch
Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are currently trading at a premium over their reference prices on exchanges, driven by their tax benefits and attractive coupon rates. With speculation over new issuances in the future, these listed bonds have seen increased demand. By mid-August 2024, the top 15 most liquid SGB series were closing 8% higher than