The History of Gold Confiscation and How to Safeguard Your Investment

Gold has long been regarded as a hedge against economic instability, inflation, and financial uncertainty. It has been cherished throughout history for its beauty, scarcity, and inherent value. However, owning gold has not always been without risks. One of the most significant concerns for gold investors is the possible threat of government confiscation. In this …

The Pros and Cons of Storing Gold at Home: Is It Right for You?

Investing in physical gold has long been considered a reliable method of diversifying investment portfolios and hedging against economic uncertainties. While there are various options for storing gold, many individuals prefer the convenience and control of keeping their gold coins and bars at home. However, like any investment strategy, storing gold at home has its …

3 Reasons why the price of gold might reach new heights over the next few months.

price of gold in the face of natural disasters like fire

The story goes that gold is a hedge in uncertain times. When fiat markets crash, the price of gold is meant to surge. In times of war or upheaval… same thing. But in recent decades the price of gold has been off-story, to say the least. The price of gold didn’t surge significantly after 9/11. …

If alchemists really could transform lead into gold, what would that do to the price of gold?

Alchemists turning lead into gold

The practice and promise of alchemy have been around for thousands of years, with roots in Europe, North Africa and the Far East. In spite of a long history and broad range of interests, alchemists are undoubtedly best known for their obsession with the transmutation of base metals into noble metals. In other words – …

Why I model my gold purchases on the buying patterns of Central Banks.

Photo of the Bank of England

During these turbulent times, how can the price of gold remain almost constant? It’s been like this for over a year now. Actually, the price of gold isn’t much different today from what it was 5 years ago… with a few ups and downs along the way. At first sight, it makes absolutely no sense. …

Do I trust the government to protect my wealth and my retirement? Absolutely not!

zero trust in banks

In fact, the way I see it, it my duty not to trust any government, bank or financial institution right now. I know some people reading this will be big fans of particular political parties, world leaders or presidential candidates. Not me. I’m not a fan of any of them. I don’t trust any of …

If gold isn’t money, why do Central Banks hold so much of it?

bank of England, the British central bank.

Investors hear the same narrative time and time again: Gold isn’t money. We’re told that in today’s global, digital marketplace, gold no longer has a place or a role to play. This narrative sounds reasonable. After all, we live in an age where we do our banking online and can even pay for our groceries …

In a world of negative interest rates, gold recovers a lot of its shine.

gold in a safe

I wrote recently about how governments around the world are waging war on cash. This war has too fronts. The first involves phasing out high denomination banknotes, like the $100 bill and the 500 euro note. The second involves banning cash transactions over a certain level. But now there is a third front opening up. …

Why geopolitical change is a strong buying signal for gold.

If you just glance at the headlines, the world seems much as it was last year and the year before. A few wars, some trade disputes, ups and downs in the economies of various countries. Same old same old. But if you look a little closer, you’ll see the first cracks appearing in what will …