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The Argument for Investing in Physical Gold Right Now

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Gold has always been a reliable asset in times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty. When inflation rises, currencies devalue, or wars threaten global stability, gold remains a store of value. Unlike stocks or bonds, gold is not tied to a government or corporation’s performance, making it an attractive option when traditional assets falter. As conflicts …

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 …

Gold-backed crypto tokens… Are they a better way to own gold?

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I’m not as keen on Bitcoin as I used to be. Too volatile for my taste. I’m more comfortable with physical gold bullion as my store of value. That said, I’m not ready to give up on blockchain technology quite yet. The thing about blockchains is that they provide an immutable and complete record of …

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

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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. …

Warning: Why owning gold will soon be banned.

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There is a move by governments to move all financial transactions to the digital world. The first step in that direction is to ban cash. More specifically, to ban high denomination banknotes. To that end, the European Central Bank is talking about phasing out the 500 euro note. And former US Treasury Secretary, Larry Summers, …

During times of global uncertainty, buy more gold.

When should you be buying more gold? Some people make this decision very complicated, listening to analysts on a daily basis, scrutinizing technical charts, and so on. That’s not how I make my own buying decisions. First off, I’m not a trader or speculator in gold. I’m an owner of gold. I buy physical gold …