Investment Gold Bars

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Gold is the most popular precious metal used for investment purposes. Historically it was difficult for individuals to invest in gold due to the lack of companies prepared to sell gold directly to the public. Gold was an investment that typically only governments and wealthy individuals held. Today it is straightforward for private individuals to invest in gold bars and get the benefits that until recently only governments, banks and high-net-worth individuals enjoyed.

What are Investment Gold Bars?

24 Carat Investment Gold Bars in the UK and VAT

The HMRC classification for investment gold bars states that they must have a fineness not less than 995.0 parts per thousand of gold. This is the minimum level of purity to be classified as a 24 carat gold bar. All the investment gold bars we sell are manufactured to a higher 999.9 fineness. Investment gold bullion bars are exempt from VAT in the UK.

22 Carat Gold Bars are not Recognised as Investment Gold in the UK

It is important to note, that whilst 22 carat gold coins are recognised as by HMRC as investment gold, 22 carat gold bars are not. We therefore do not sell 22 carat gold bars and strongly advise that investors do not buy them because unlike 24 carat gold bars, they are not VAT-free in the UK, and will not be as easy to resell in the future.

Investment Gold Bars and the London Bullion Market Association

It is important that the investment gold bars you buy are from reputable well-known brands. Although any brand of gold bar can be sold, it is more straight forward to sell brands that have high levels of recognition. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is the recognised global authority on precious metals. They maintain the Good Delivery List of approved gold refiners.
Buying a gold bar from a refiner on the good delivery list or a bar manufactured by a major national mint such as the Royal Mint or US Mint can be beneficial when the time is right to sell your gold bar.

Are Gold Bars a Good Investment?

Gold Bars as a Hedge Against Inflation

Gold has long been seen as a hedge against inflation. As a finite resource, it cannot be simply printed and devalued in the way a fiat currency can. As inflation slowly erodes wealth earned and kept in a saving account, gold instead increases in value, keeping pace with (and often outperforming) inflation. Investment gold bars therefore act as a hedge against inflation, rising in value as time passes to offset the devaluation of fiat currencies.

Global Portability

Gold bars are considered a good investment around the world and are regularly bought by investors who prefer their gold not to be linked to a specific national mint. This neutrality, portability, ability to maintain value, and long-standing beauty and appeal are all part of why gold bars make a good investment option. They offer a simple, low-premium way to buy gold in a form that can easily be transported and sold anywhere in the world.

Gold Bars Safe-Haven Assets

Gold is regarded as the ultimate safe-haven asset. The limited supply of gold, and global demand for uses such as jewellery manufacture, electronics and of course investment, help to maintain the investment value of this precious metal.
Gold is one of the most stable assets in terms of supply with the World Gold Council estimating the total amount of gold available to be only 244,000 tonnes. The stability of the supply of gold and its role as a recognised store of value make it a sought-after asset in times of economic uncertainty.
The crisis resilience of gold was seen in the Covid-19 epidemic of 2019 and the economic uncertainty of the following years which saw gold significantly increase in value.

Gold Bars for Portfolio Diversification

Investing in gold bars is a great option for portfolio diversification. By adding some gold bars to your portfolio, you will benefit from gold’s traditional safe haven appeal. Gold typically performs well when other assets like stocks, property and other commodities are losing value. Diversifying your portfolio with a gold bar investment can help spread risk with an asset that has stood the test of time.

What are the Best Investment Gold Bars?

The best gold bars to buy for investment purposes are those that meet the following criteria: low premium, recognised brands, genuine 24 carat VAT-free gold. This will make them easy to sell on in the future, and maximise your returns based on the gold price when you choose to sell.

All our investment gold bars meet these criteria and ensure you receive authentic pure gold with no VAT to pay, and easy resale.

What Weight Gold Bars are Best for Investors?

Investment gold bars come in a variety of weights. The best weight for investors will vary from person to person. Larger bars (typically 20g or heavier) will have low premiums, making them suitable for investment. Smaller bars may have higher premiums but can offer increased flexibility.

When considering what weight of gold bar is best for investment within your budget, ask yourself whether you wish to have the option to sell some of your investment, or if you’re happy to put your funds into a single larger bar. The answer to this question will be key in determining which investment gold bar will be the best weight for your needs.

Are Cast or Minted Gold Bars Better for Investment?

Of the two main methods for producing gold bars, cast bars are generally considered the better for investment. This process usually results in lower production costs, and a lower premium which is better for investors.

The price difference can be small however, and cast or minted gold bars are both suitable for investments. The right choice for you may come down to your preference on the visual style of the bar.

Cast Gold Bar	Minted Gold Bar

Investment Gold Vaulted Storage

Investment gold bars are also available for vaulted storage. If you have any concerns about storing high-value gold bars at home and would prefer to keep your investment securely stored elsewhere then our gold vault storage is the perfect option for you.

With a low-cost monthly fee, you can store your gold investment bars in a secure facility, fully insured and your legal property, with no minimum or maximum amount that you can keep with us.

Simply choose the investment gold bar of your choice and select the secure storage option at checkout to benefit today.

Why buy Investment Gold Bars from BullionByPost?

Buying gold bars as an investment has many benefits, but buying from the right place is also an important consideration.

When you invest in gold bars your first concern should be the authenticity of the product. At BullionByPost all our new investment gold bars are produced by LBMA-approved, globally recognised refiners and mints, and just as importantly are sourced directly from those companies. We are official distributors of many of the brands we stock including The Royal Mint, PAMP, Umicore and Metalor, preserving the chain of supply from the refiner to our customers.

Customers can rest assured that when buying investment gold bars, they are getting the weight and purity stated. Pre-owned goods are all thoroughly tested by our team of experts and XRF analysis to provide additional authentication and peace of mind.

With free delivery, low premiums, and highly rated customer service, BullionByPost is the ideal place to buy gold investment bars.